get_custom_value

Get a single custom value by ID

SERVERGoHighLevel MCP Server SOURCEbasicmachines-co/open-ghl-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_custom_value does on GoHighLevel MCP Server

AI agents call get_custom_value to retrieve information from GoHighLevel MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_custom_value is rated Low

This tool retrieves a single custom value by its identifier. The 'Get' operation is a standard read operation that queries data without modifying, creating, deleting, or executing external operations. Within the context of a CRM system managing contacts, conversations, and opportunities, retrieving a custom field value represents minimal risk—it accesses existing data only.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description: 'Get a single custom value by ID' — uses 'Get' verb which is explicitly a read-only retrieval operation with no side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_custom_value safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and GoHighLevel MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_custom_value, this is the rule to start with:

get_custom_value Allowed

get_custom_value is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_custom_value": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect GoHighLevel MCP Server, apply this rule, and every get_custom_value call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_custom_value

What does the get_custom_value tool do? +

Get a single custom value by ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_custom_value? +

Register the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_custom_value: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches GoHighLevel MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_custom_value? +

get_custom_value is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_custom_value? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_custom_value rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block get_custom_value completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_custom_value. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides get_custom_value? +

get_custom_value is provided by the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server (basicmachines-co/open-ghl-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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