ghl_update_shipping_rate

Update a shipping rate's properties

SERVERGhl SOURCEghl-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 32 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/ghl/ghl-update-shipping-rate.md

WHAT IT DOES

What ghl_update_shipping_rate does on Ghl

AI agents use ghl_update_shipping_rate 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
`locationId`	string	—	GHL Location ID (optional, uses default if not provided)
`shippingRateId`	string	Yes	ID of the shipping rate to update
`shippingZoneId`	string	Yes	ID of the shipping zone

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why ghl_update_shipping_rate is rated Medium

This tool modifies shipping rate configuration within a GoHighLevel account. While updates are reversible (a prior rate value can be restored), this could affect business operations like customer checkout flows and order fulfillment if misconfigured by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ghl_update_shipping_rate' and description 'Update a shipping rate's properties' indicate modification of existing data. The term 'update' is a classic Write operation that modifies data reversibly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ghl_update_shipping_rate 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_shipping_rate, this is the rule to start with:

ghl_update_shipping_rate Rate-limited

ghl_update_shipping_rate 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_update_shipping_rate": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ghl_update_shipping_rate_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_update_shipping_rate call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ghl_update_shipping_rate

What does the ghl_update_shipping_rate tool do? +

Update a shipping rate's properties. 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_update_shipping_rate accept? +

ghl_update_shipping_rate accepts 3 parameters: locationId, shippingRateId, shippingZoneId. Required: shippingRateId, shippingZoneId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on ghl_update_shipping_rate? +

Register the Ghl MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ghl_update_shipping_rate: 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_update_shipping_rate? +

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

Can I rate-limit ghl_update_shipping_rate? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ghl_update_shipping_rate 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_update_shipping_rate completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ghl_update_shipping_rate. 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_update_shipping_rate? +

ghl_update_shipping_rate 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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