update_contact_task

Update a task for a contact

SERVERGhl SOURCEghl-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 72 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/ghl/update-contact-task.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_contact_task does on Ghl

AI agents use update_contact_task 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
`body`	string	—	Task description
`title`	string	—	Task title
`taskId`	string	Yes	Task ID
`dueDate`	string	—	Due date (ISO format)
`completed`	boolean	—	Task completion status
`contactId`	string	Yes	Contact ID
`assignedTo`	string	—	User ID to assign task to

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why update_contact_task is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data in a reversible manner (tasks can be updated again or deleted), which aligns with the Write category. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or involve financial transactions. The severity is medium because task updates in a CRM system could affect business workflows or contact management, but the impact is localized and reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_contact_task' and description 'Update a task for a contact' indicate modification of existing task data associated with a contact record.

Risk signalsAccepts raw HTML/template content (body)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_contact_task Rate-limited

update_contact_task 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": {
    "update_contact_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_contact_task_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 update_contact_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_contact_task

What does the update_contact_task tool do? +

Update a task for a contact. 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 update_contact_task accept? +

update_contact_task accepts 7 parameters: body, title, taskId, dueDate, completed, contactId, assignedTo. Required: taskId, contactId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on update_contact_task? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_contact_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_contact_task 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 update_contact_task completely? +

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

update_contact_task 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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