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Search GoHighLevel Contacts

ghl_search_contacts
Read-onlyIdempotent

Use the optimized POST /contacts/search endpoint to find contacts with filters, text query, pagination, and location support, replacing the deprecated GET method.

Instructions

Search contacts with POST /contacts/search. This is the preferred read path over deprecated GET /contacts/.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
limitNoMaximum number of items to return from the local page.
queryNoOptional search text.
offsetNoNumber of items to skip locally after receiving the API response.
filtersNoOptional GoHighLevel contact search filters.
pageLimitNoGoHighLevel server-side page size.
location_idNoOptional GoHighLevel location ID override. Defaults to GHL_LOCATION_ID.
start_after_idNoOptional GoHighLevel startAfterId cursor.
response_formatNoOutput format: markdown for human-readable summaries, json for structured output.markdown
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint, openWorldHint, idempotentHint, and destructiveHint. The description adds the HTTP method and deprecation status, but no further behavioral context beyond what annotations provide.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences, front-loaded with purpose and guidance. No redundant information.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With 8 parameters (including pagination and filters) and no output schema, the description lacks details on pagination behavior and filter format. It is minimally complete but could be improved.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the description adds no additional meaning to parameters. Baseline 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description clearly states the verb 'Search', resource 'contacts', and specifies the HTTP method. It also distinguishes from the deprecated GET endpoint by labeling this as the preferred read path.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly says this is the preferred read path over the deprecated GET endpoint, guiding the agent to use this tool. However, it does not provide when to use alternatives like ghl_get_contact for a single contact.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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