export_game

Export one game in PGN or JSON format

Server Lichess Integration karayaman/lichess-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 90 required

What export_game does on Lichess Integration

AI agents call export_game to retrieve information from Lichess Integration without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
tags boolean Include the PGN tags
evals boolean Include analysis evaluation comments
moves boolean Include the PGN moves
clocks boolean Include clock comments in the PGN moves
gameId string The game ID
opening boolean Include opening name
accuracy boolean Include accuracy percentages
literate boolean Include textual annotations
pgnInJson boolean Include the full PGN within the JSON response

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why export_game needs a policy

This tool retrieves and exports game data in a standard format (PGN or JSON). It is a read-only operation with no side effects, modifications, or destructive actions. The blast radius if misused is minimal — it only exposes chess game data.

From the tool's definition Export one game in PGN or JSON format

Questions about export_game

What does the export_game tool do? +

Export one game in PGN or JSON format. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Lichess Integration MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does export_game accept? +

export_game accepts 9 parameters: tags, evals, moves, clocks, gameId, opening, accuracy, literate, pgnInJson. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on export_game? +

Register the Lichess Integration MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for export_game: 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 export_game? +

export_game is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit export_game? +

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

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

export_game 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.

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