ghl_request

A execute tool on the GoHighLevel MCP server.

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

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/basicmachines-co-open-ghl-mcp/ghl-request.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ghl_request does on GoHighLevel MCP Server

AI agents invoke ghl_request to trigger actions in GoHighLevel MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why ghl_request is rated High

The tool name 'ghl_request' suggests a generic request executor against the GoHighLevel API. With an empty description, the exact capability is unknown, but given the server context (CRM with write/delete capabilities implied by sibling tools), this could perform any API operation including destructive ones.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ghl_request' with empty description; server manages CRM data including contacts, conversations, opportunities, calendars, and forms

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ghl_request 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 ghl_request, this is the rule to start with:

ghl_request Rate-limited

ghl_request stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ghl_request": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ghl_request_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT 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 ghl_request call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ghl_request

What does the ghl_request tool do? +

ghl_request is a execute tool on the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on ghl_request? +

Register the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ghl_request: 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 ghl_request? +

ghl_request is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit ghl_request? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ghl_request 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 ghl_request completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ghl_request. 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 ghl_request? +

ghl_request 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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