link_dev_key · OpenGolfAPI MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What link_dev_key does on OpenGolfAPI MCP Server

AI agents use link_dev_key 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 link_dev_key needs a policy

This tool modifies or updates an existing developer key by linking/confirming an OpenGolf ID to it. It's a reversible write operation (associating an identity with a key), not destructive. Severity is medium because misuse could associate a wrong identity with a developer key, potentially granting unauthorized access.

From the tool's definition Confirm your OpenGolf ID on an EXISTING (legacy) key

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

link_dev_key Rate-limited

link_dev_key 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": {
    "link_dev_key": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "link_dev_key_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 link_dev_key

What does the link_dev_key tool do? +

Confirm your OpenGolf ID on an EXISTING (legacy) key — the simple. 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 link_dev_key? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit link_dev_key? +

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

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

link_dev_key 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.