ghl_create_shipping_zone
Create a new shipping zone with specific countries and states
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What ghl_create_shipping_zone does on Ghl
AI agents use ghl_create_shipping_zone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
name | string | Yes | Name of the shipping zone |
countries | array | Yes | Array of countries with optional state restrictions |
locationId | string | — | GHL Location ID (optional, uses default if not provided) |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why ghl_create_shipping_zone is rated Medium
This tool creates new data (a shipping zone) that can be modified or deleted later, making it a Write operation rather than Read (no query only) or Destructive (creation is reversible). Severity is medium because misconfiguration of shipping zones could affect order fulfillment logistics but is not irreversible and does not involve financial transactions, code execution, or data deletion.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'ghl_create_shipping_zone' and description states 'Create a new shipping zone with specific countries and states'. The verb 'create' indicates data creation, which is a reversible write operation.
Risk signalsAccepts freeform code/query input (countries[].code)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs ghl_create_shipping_zone 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_shipping_zone, this is the rule to start with:
ghl_create_shipping_zone 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Ghl, apply this rule, and every ghl_create_shipping_zone call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about ghl_create_shipping_zone
Create a new shipping zone with specific countries and states. 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.
ghl_create_shipping_zone accepts 3 parameters: name, countries, locationId. Required: name, countries. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Ghl MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ghl_create_shipping_zone: 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.
ghl_create_shipping_zone is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ghl_create_shipping_zone 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ghl_create_shipping_zone. 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.
ghl_create_shipping_zone 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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