update_conversation · GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_conversation does on GoHighLevel MCP Server

AI agents use update_conversation 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_conversation needs a policy

This tool modifies conversation properties in a reversible manner. Marking conversations as read or starred are Write operations—data is being updated but can be undone (unmarked, unstarred). While it operates on communication records within a CRM system, the changes are non-destructive and represent data modification rather than deletion or execution of external operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_conversation' combined with description 'Update conversation properties (star, mark read, etc.)' indicates modification of existing conversation metadata.

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Verdict

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"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches GoHighLevel MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

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 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 update_conversation? +

Register the GoHighLevel MCP Server 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 GoHighLevel MCP Server. 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 GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server (mindflowedstudios/mindflowed_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.