create_competition · OpenGolfAPI MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_competition does on OpenGolfAPI MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_competition needs a policy

The tool creates a new competition record in the system, which is a data creation/modification operation (Write category). Severity is medium rather than high because: (1) competitions are typically reversible or have limited blast radius compared to destructive operations, (2) the operation requires authentication (OPENGOLFAPI_KEY), and (3) creating competitions alone doesn't directly cause irreversible harm or…

From the tool's definition Tool description states "Create a Competition" which explicitly creates a new entity in the system. This is a write operation that modifies data in a reversible manner.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_competition Rate-limited

create_competition 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_competition": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_competition_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 OpenGolfAPI MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_competition

What does the create_competition tool do? +

Create a Competition — a contest wrapper over OpenMatch (any format: stroke, scramble, CTP, long-drive, skins…). Free + gross. Returns the competition id used for attempts/finalize. Requires OPENGOLFAPI_KEY. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OpenGolfAPI 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_competition? +

Register the OpenGolfAPI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_competition: 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 OpenGolfAPI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_competition? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_competition? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_competition 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_competition completely? +

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

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