update_contact_task

Update a task on a contact

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/basicmachines-co-open-ghl-mcp/update-contact-task.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_contact_task does on GoHighLevel MCP Server

AI agents use update_contact_task 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 update_contact_task is rated Medium

This tool modifies (updates) task data within the GoHighLevel CRM system, which is reversible through subsequent updates. It does not delete data (which would be Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or involve financial transactions (Financial). The blast radius is medium because incorrect updates could corrupt task records or workflow state, but changes can be reverted through additional updates.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_contact_task' and description 'Update a task on a contact' indicate modification of existing task data without deletion or irreversible destruction.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_contact_task Rate-limited

update_contact_task 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": {
    "update_contact_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_contact_task_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 update_contact_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_contact_task

What does the update_contact_task tool do? +

Update a task on a contact. 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 update_contact_task? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_contact_task? +

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

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

update_contact_task 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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