create_tournament_invite · OpenGolfAPI MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_tournament_invite does on OpenGolfAPI MCP Server

AI agents use create_tournament_invite 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_tournament_invite needs a policy

This tool creates new data (a shareable invite/QR code/link) that persists and has reversible effects (invites can typically be revoked or regenerated). It modifies tournament/event state by establishing group memberships. This is Write-category: it creates new records and modifies data reversibly.

From the tool's definition Tool 'create_tournament_invite' creates a shareable invite that links multiple users to the same event/session.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_tournament_invite Rate-limited

create_tournament_invite 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_tournament_invite": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_tournament_invite_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_tournament_invite

What does the create_tournament_invite tool do? +

Create a shareable invite (QR/link) for an INDIVIDUAL tournament or round. Everyone who redeems the same invite joins the SAME event/session = the group, linked. max_uses caps the size (foursome=4). 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_tournament_invite? +

Register the OpenGolfAPI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_tournament_invite: 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_tournament_invite? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_tournament_invite? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_tournament_invite 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_tournament_invite completely? +

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

create_tournament_invite 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.