ghl_publish_workflow

Publish a draft workflow, making it active and able to be triggered.

SERVERGoHighLevel MCP Server SOURCEbusybee3333/go-high-level-mcp-2026-complete

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/busybee3333-go-high-level-mcp-2026-complete/ghl-publish-workflow.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ghl_publish_workflow does on GoHighLevel MCP Server

AI agents invoke ghl_publish_workflow 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_publish_workflow is rated High

Publishing a workflow transitions it from draft to active state, enabling it to be triggered automatically. This is an Execute-class action because it activates automated processes that can run code, send messages, manipulate contacts, and perform other CRM operations at scale. Misuse could cause widespread unintended automation across all contacts/leads in the CRM.

From the tool's definition 'Publish a draft workflow, making it active and able to be triggered'

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

ghl_publish_workflow Rate-limited

ghl_publish_workflow 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_publish_workflow": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ghl_publish_workflow_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_publish_workflow call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ghl_publish_workflow

What does the ghl_publish_workflow tool do? +

Publish a draft workflow, making it active and able to be triggered. 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_publish_workflow? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit ghl_publish_workflow? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ghl_publish_workflow 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_publish_workflow completely? +

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

ghl_publish_workflow is provided by the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server (busybee3333/go-high-level-mcp-2026-complete). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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