hubspot_update_contact

Update a contact in HubSpot

SERVERScopeGate SOURCEhttps://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-alifanov-scopegate/hubspot-update-contact.md

WHAT IT DOES

What hubspot_update_contact does on ScopeGate

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

RISK

Why hubspot_update_contact is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies contact data in HubSpot reversibly. It falls under Write category as it changes existing records but is not destructive (no deletion or permanent removal). Severity is medium because updating contact information could affect business operations or customer records, but the impact is reversible and scoped to a single contact record.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update a contact in HubSpot', indicating modification of existing data without deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs hubspot_update_contact safely

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

hubspot_update_contact Rate-limited

hubspot_update_contact 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": {
    "hubspot_update_contact": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "hubspot_update_contact_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 ScopeGate, apply this rule, and every hubspot_update_contact call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about hubspot_update_contact

What does the hubspot_update_contact tool do? +

Update a contact in HubSpot. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ScopeGate MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on hubspot_update_contact? +

Register the ScopeGate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for hubspot_update_contact: 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 ScopeGate. Nothing to install.

What risk level is hubspot_update_contact? +

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

Can I rate-limit hubspot_update_contact? +

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

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

hubspot_update_contact is provided by the ScopeGate MCP server (https://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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