# crm_update_object

Update an existing CRM object

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `crm_update_object`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/crm-update-object

## Facts

- Tool: `crm_update_object`
- Server: HubSpot MCP (`blacksand-software/hubspot-mcp`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp.md
- Homepage: https://github.com/BlackSand-Software/hubspot-mcp
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "crm_update_object",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why crm_update_object is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data in a reversible manner, fitting the Write category. Severity is high because unauthorized updates to CRM objects (contacts, deals, companies) could cause significant business disruption, customer relationship damage, and data integrity issues, though not irreversible destruction or financial transactions.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool name 'crm_update_object' and description 'Update an existing CRM object' indicate modification of data. Server context shows this is a HubSpot CRM API tool managing contacts, companies, deals, leads, engagements—all business-critical data."

## Use case

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

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches HubSpot MCP:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "crm_update_object": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "crm_update_object_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Other tools on HubSpot MCP (110)

- `calls_archive` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/calls-archive.md
- `calls_batch_archive` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/calls-batch-archive.md
- `crm_batch_delete_associations` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/crm-batch-delete-associations.md
- `crm_batch_delete_objects` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/crm-batch-delete-objects.md
- `crm_delete_association` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/crm-delete-association.md
- `crm_delete_object` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/crm-delete-object.md
- `emails_archive` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/emails-archive.md
- `emails_batch_archive` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/emails-batch-archive.md
- `engagement_details_delete` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/engagement-details-delete.md
- `meetings_batch_archive` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/meetings-batch-archive.md
- `meetings_delete` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/meetings-delete.md
- `notes_archive` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/notes-archive.md
- `notes_batch_archive` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/notes-batch-archive.md
- `products_archive` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/products-archive.md
- `products_batch_archive` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/products-batch-archive.md
- `tasks_archive` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/tasks-archive.md
- `tasks_batch_archive` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/tasks-batch-archive.md
- `calls_batch_read` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/calls-batch-read.md
- `calls_get` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/calls-get.md
- `calls_list` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/calls-list.md
- `calls_search` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/calls-search.md
- `communications_get_preferences` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/communications-get-preferences.md
- `communications_get_subscription_definitions` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/communications-get-subscription-definitions.md
- `communications_get_subscription_status` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/communications-get-subscription-status.md
- `crm_get_associations` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/crm-get-associations.md
- `crm_get_company` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/crm-get-company.md
- `crm_get_company_properties` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/crm-get-company-properties.md
- `crm_get_contact` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/crm-get-contact.md
- `crm_get_contact_properties` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/crm-get-contact-properties.md
- `crm_get_lead` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp/crm-get-lead.md
- …and 80 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp.md

## For agents

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Source: the PolicyLayer MCP registry — one continuously verified record per MCP server. Full record: https://policylayer.com/registry?q=blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp · API: https://policylayer.com/registry/api · Policy library: https://policylayer.com/policies/blacksand-software-hubspot-mcp