# ghl_create_association

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

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `ghl_create_association`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/ghl/ghl-create-association

## Facts

- Tool: `ghl_create_association`
- Server: Ghl (`ghl-mcp-server`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/ghl.md
- Install: `npx -y ghl-mcp-server`
- Homepage: git+https://github.com/mastanley13/ghl-mcp.git
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 6 (5 required)
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `key` | string | yes | Unique key for the association (e.g., "student_teacher") |
| `locationId` | string | no | 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.

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

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "ghl_create_association",
    "arguments": {
      "key": "<key>",
      "firstObjectKey": {},
      "secondObjectKey": {},
      "firstObjectLabel": {},
      "secondObjectLabel": {}
    }
  }
}
```

## 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 own 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."

## Use case

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.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

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

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

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