update_conversation

Update conversation properties (star, mark read, etc.)

SERVERGhl SOURCEghl-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 31 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What update_conversation does on Ghl

AI agents use update_conversation 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
`starred`	boolean	—	Star or unstar the conversation
`unreadCount`	number	—	Set the unread message count (0 to mark as read)
`conversationId`	string	Yes	The unique ID of the conversation to update

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why update_conversation is rated Medium

This tool modifies conversation state/properties rather than creating new data or deleting anything. Changes like marking read/unread or starring conversations are reversible operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_conversation' and description 'Update conversation properties (star, mark read, etc.)' indicate modification of existing data (conversation metadata) in a reversible manner.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_conversation Rate-limited

update_conversation 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_conversation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_conversation_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_conversation call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_conversation

What does the update_conversation tool do? +

Update conversation properties (star, mark read, etc.). 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_conversation accept? +

update_conversation accepts 3 parameters: starred, unreadCount, conversationId. Required: conversationId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on update_conversation? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_conversation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_conversation 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_conversation completely? +

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

update_conversation 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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