ghl_get_custom_field_by_id

Get a custom field or folder by its ID. Supports custom objects and company (business) fields.

SERVERGoHighLevel MCP Server SOURCEhridayshah7/gohighlevel-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What ghl_get_custom_field_by_id does on GoHighLevel MCP Server

AI agents call ghl_get_custom_field_by_id to retrieve information from GoHighLevel MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why ghl_get_custom_field_by_id is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about custom fields or folders by their ID. It performs a read-only query operation with no side effects. The retrieval of custom field definitions poses minimal risk to CRM systems, as it does not alter data, trigger workflows, or expose sensitive contact information itself. Low severity is appropriate for metadata retrieval operations.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Get a custom field or folder by its ID' - the verb 'Get' indicates retrieval without modification. No mentions of creating, modifying, deleting, executing, or financial operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs ghl_get_custom_field_by_id safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and GoHighLevel MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For ghl_get_custom_field_by_id, this is the rule to start with:

ghl_get_custom_field_by_id Allowed

ghl_get_custom_field_by_id is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ghl_get_custom_field_by_id": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect GoHighLevel MCP Server, apply this rule, and every ghl_get_custom_field_by_id call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ghl_get_custom_field_by_id

What does the ghl_get_custom_field_by_id tool do? +

Get a custom field or folder by its ID. Supports custom objects and company (business) fields. It is categorised as a Read tool in the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on ghl_get_custom_field_by_id? +

Register the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ghl_get_custom_field_by_id: 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 GoHighLevel MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ghl_get_custom_field_by_id? +

ghl_get_custom_field_by_id is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit ghl_get_custom_field_by_id? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ghl_get_custom_field_by_id 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_get_custom_field_by_id completely? +

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

ghl_get_custom_field_by_id is provided by the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server (hridayshah7/gohighlevel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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