log_shot · OpenGolfAPI MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What log_shot does on OpenGolfAPI MCP Server

AI agents use log_shot 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 log_shot needs a policy

The tool writes a new golf shot record to the OpenGolfAPI data corpus. This is a data creation/contribution action with no indication of deletion or financial transaction. Severity is medium because it contributes to a shared open corpus, meaning misuse could pollute a public dataset, but it is reversible in principle.

From the tool's definition 'Contribute a golf shot to OpenGolfAPI (your own data + the open corpus)' — creates/submits new shot data to the platform

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

log_shot Rate-limited

log_shot 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": {
    "log_shot": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "log_shot_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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 log_shot

What does the log_shot tool do? +

Contribute a golf shot to OpenGolfAPI (your own data + the open corpus). 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 log_shot? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit log_shot? +

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

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

log_shot 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.