ghl_create_association

Create a new association that defines relationship types between entities like contacts, custom objects, and opportunities.

SERVERGhl SOURCEghl-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 65 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What ghl_create_association does on Ghl

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`key`	string	Yes	Unique key for the association (e.g., "student_teacher")
`locationId`	string	—	GoHighLevel location ID (will use default if not provided)
`firstObjectKey`	object	Yes	Key for the first object (e.g., "custom_objects.children")
`secondObjectKey`	object	Yes	Key for the second object (e.g., "contact")
`firstObjectLabel`	object	Yes	Label for the first object in the association (e.g., "student")
`secondObjectLabel`	object	Yes	Label for the second object in the association (e.g., "teacher")

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why ghl_create_association is rated Medium

The tool creates new associations/relationships between CRM entities (contacts, custom objects, opportunities), which is a reversible data modification operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. While it could have downstream effects if misused to create misleading relationships, the primary action is Write (create).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create_association' and description states 'Create a new association that defines relationship types between entities'. This is a creation operation that modifies data by establishing new relationships.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ghl_create_association safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Ghl, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For ghl_create_association, this is the rule to start with:

ghl_create_association Rate-limited

ghl_create_association 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": {
    "ghl_create_association": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ghl_create_association_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 Ghl, apply this rule, and every ghl_create_association call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ghl_create_association

What does the ghl_create_association tool do? +

Create a new association that defines relationship types between entities like contacts, custom objects, and opportunities. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ghl MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does ghl_create_association accept? +

ghl_create_association accepts 6 parameters: key, locationId, firstObjectKey, secondObjectKey, firstObjectLabel, secondObjectLabel. Required: key, firstObjectKey, secondObjectKey, firstObjectLabel, secondObjectLabel. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on ghl_create_association? +

Register the Ghl MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ghl_create_association: 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 Ghl. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ghl_create_association? +

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

Can I rate-limit ghl_create_association? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ghl_create_association 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_create_association completely? +

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

ghl_create_association is provided by the Ghl MCP server (ghl-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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