create_task · Ghl MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_task does on Ghl

AI agents use create_task 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_task needs a policy

This tool creates a new task record in the GoHighLevel CRM system, which is a reversible write operation. While task creation could affect business workflows if misused (e.g., spam tasks, incorrect assignments), it does not destroy data, execute arbitrary code, move money, or cause irreversible harm. The severity is medium because task creation at scale could disrupt operations, but individual tasks can be deleted.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_task' and description states it 'Create a GoHighLevel task for a contact', indicating data creation without deletion or irreversible modification.

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Verdict

create_task Rate-limited

create_task 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": {
    "create_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_task

What does the create_task tool do? +

Create a GoHighLevel task for a contact. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on create_task? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_task? +

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

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

create_task is provided by the Ghl MCP server (snack-jpg/ghl-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.