create_email_template · GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_email_template does on GoHighLevel MCP Server

AI agents use create_email_template 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 create_email_template needs a policy

This is a Write-category tool because it creates and stores a new email template, a reversible operation. The severity is medium rather than low because email templates can be used at scale for messaging campaigns affecting many contacts; misuse could result in sending unauthorized or malicious email content.

From the tool's definition Tool is named 'create_email_template' and the description states it will 'Create a new email template in GoHighLevel.' The verb 'create' and explicit 'new' indicate this tool adds data to the system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_email_template Rate-limited

create_email_template 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_email_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_email_template_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 create_email_template

What does the create_email_template tool do? +

Create a new email template in GoHighLevel. 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 create_email_template? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_email_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_email_template 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_email_template completely? +

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

create_email_template is provided by the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server (tailormadeweddings/gohighlevel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.