ghl_create_association · GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What ghl_create_association does on GoHighLevel MCP Server

AI agents use ghl_create_association 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 ghl_create_association needs a policy

The tool creates new data structures (associations/relationships) in the GoHighLevel CRM, which is a reversible write operation. It doesn't delete data (not Destructive), execute arbitrary code (not Execute), or move money (not Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a new association that defines relationship types between entities'. This is a data creation operation that establishes relationships in the CRM system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

ghl_create_association Rate-limited

ghl_create_association 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": {
    "ghl_create_association": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ghl_create_association_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 ghl_create_association

What does the ghl_create_association tool do? +

Create a new association that defines relationship types between entities like contacts, custom objects, and opportunities. 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 ghl_create_association? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit ghl_create_association? +

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

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

ghl_create_association is provided by the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server (thinkbedo/gohighlevel_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.