ghl_update_association
Update the labels of an existing association. Only user-defined associations can be updated.
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What ghl_update_association does on Ghl
AI agents use ghl_update_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 |
|---|---|---|---|
associationId | string | Yes | The ID of the association to update |
firstObjectLabel | object | Yes | New label for the first object in the association |
secondObjectLabel | object | Yes | New label for the second object in the association |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why ghl_update_association is rated Medium
The tool performs an update operation on association labels, which is a reversible modification of data. This fits the Write category. Severity is medium because updating association labels could affect business logic, workflows, or data relationships in GoHighLevel's CRM, but the operation is reversible and does not involve financial transactions, code execution, or permanent deletion.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Update the labels of an existing association' — this modifies data (association labels) reversibly without deleting or destroying the association itself.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs ghl_update_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_update_association, this is the rule to start with:
ghl_update_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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Ghl, apply this rule, and every ghl_update_association call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about ghl_update_association
Update the labels of an existing association. Only user-defined associations can be updated. 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_update_association accepts 3 parameters: associationId, firstObjectLabel, secondObjectLabel. Required: associationId, firstObjectLabel, secondObjectLabel. 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_update_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.
ghl_update_association 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_update_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ghl_update_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.
ghl_update_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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