create_puzzle_race · Lichess Integration MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_puzzle_race does on Lichess Integration

AI agents use create_puzzle_race to create or update resources in Lichess Integration — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Lichess Integration environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_puzzle_race needs a policy

This tool creates a new puzzle race, which is a reversible modification to platform data. It falls squarely in the Write category—it adds data to the Lichess system but does not delete, execute external code, or move financial resources.

From the tool's definition The tool name 'create_puzzle_race' indicates it creates a new puzzle race entity on the Lichess platform. The description states 'Create a puzzle race,' which is an explicit create operation that modifies the platform state by adding a new resource.

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Verdict

create_puzzle_race Rate-limited

create_puzzle_race 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_puzzle_race": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_puzzle_race_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 Lichess Integration, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_puzzle_race

What does the create_puzzle_race tool do? +

Create a puzzle race. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Lichess Integration 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_puzzle_race? +

Register the Lichess Integration MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_puzzle_race: 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 Lichess Integration. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_puzzle_race? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_puzzle_race? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_puzzle_race 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_puzzle_race completely? +

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

create_puzzle_race is provided by the Lichess Integration MCP server (karayaman/lichess-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.