trigger_workflow · Ghl MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What trigger_workflow does on Ghl

AI agents invoke trigger_workflow to trigger actions in Ghl. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why trigger_workflow needs a policy

This tool executes a workflow which is an automated sequence of operations in the CRM system. While the workflow itself is pre-defined (not arbitrary code execution), triggering it causes side effects in the system—potentially sending communications, creating records, or invoking integrations—whose full consequences depend on the workflow's design and the targeted contact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'trigger_workflow' combined with description 'Trigger a GoHighLevel workflow for a contact' indicates execution of a pre-defined workflow process.

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Verdict

trigger_workflow Rate-limited

trigger_workflow stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "trigger_workflow": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "trigger_workflow_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about trigger_workflow

What does the trigger_workflow tool do? +

Trigger a GoHighLevel workflow for a contact. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Ghl MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on trigger_workflow? +

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

trigger_workflow is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit trigger_workflow? +

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

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

trigger_workflow 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.