upload_media_file

Upload a file to the media library or add a hosted file URL (max 25MB for direct uploads)

SERVERGoHighLevel MCP Server SOURCEhridayshah7/gohighlevel-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/hridayshah7-gohighlevel-mcp/upload-media-file.md

WHAT IT DOES

What upload_media_file does on GoHighLevel MCP Server

AI agents use upload_media_file to create or update resources in GoHighLevel MCP Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your GoHighLevel MCP Server environment.

RISK

Why upload_media_file is rated Medium

The tool adds or creates data (media files) in a reversible manner. It does not execute code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. However, severity is elevated to medium because uncontrolled uploads could consume storage quotas, serve as a vector for malware distribution through the CRM platform, or clutter the media library with unwanted content.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Upload a file to the media library' — this creates new media assets in the system that persist and can be retrieved later.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

upload_media_file Rate-limited

upload_media_file 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": {
    "upload_media_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "upload_media_file_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 GoHighLevel MCP Server, apply this rule, and every upload_media_file call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about upload_media_file

What does the upload_media_file tool do? +

Upload a file to the media library or add a hosted file URL (max 25MB for direct uploads). It is categorised as a Write tool in the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on upload_media_file? +

Register the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for upload_media_file: 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 upload_media_file? +

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

Can I rate-limit upload_media_file? +

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

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

upload_media_file 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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