ghl_publish_workflow

THE RISK

High Risk

Publishing a workflow activates it so it can be triggered, causing automated processes (messaging, CRM operations, etc.) to execute. This is an Execute-category action because it activates external operations whose effects depend on the workflow's configuration.

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

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access ghl_publish_workflow gives an agent:

HOW TO CONTROL GHL_PUBLISH_WORKFLOW

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and GoHighLevel MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for ghl_publish_workflow:

policy.json

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

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.

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Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

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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