update_smart_list

Update a smart list

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

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/update-smart-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_smart_list does on GoHighLevel MCP Server

AI agents use update_smart_list 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_smart_list is rated Medium

The tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating a smart list configuration. This is a Write operation—it changes state but is not destructive (the update can be undone) and does not directly execute code, delete data, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_smart_list' and description 'Update a smart list' indicate modification of existing data structures. The server context shows this is part of a CRM system managing contacts, campaigns, and workflows.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_smart_list Rate-limited

update_smart_list 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_smart_list": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_smart_list_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_smart_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_smart_list

What does the update_smart_list tool do? +

Update a smart list. 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_smart_list? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_smart_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_smart_list 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_smart_list completely? +

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

update_smart_list 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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