send_message

Send a message in a conversation

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What send_message does on GoHighLevel MCP Server

AI agents use send_message to create or update resources in GoHighLevel MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your GoHighLevel MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why send_message is rated Medium

This tool creates new message records within a conversation, which is a reversible Write operation. It modifies conversation state by adding content but does not execute code, delete data, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'send_message' combined with description 'Send a message in a conversation' indicates creating/adding new message data to an existing conversation thread.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

send_message Rate-limited

send_message stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "send_message": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "send_message_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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 send_message call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about send_message

What does the send_message tool do? +

Send a message in a conversation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on send_message? +

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

send_message is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit send_message? +

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

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

send_message 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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