score_round · OpenGolfAPI MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What score_round does on OpenGolfAPI MCP Server

AI agents use score_round 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 score_round needs a policy

This tool writes/creates scoring data for a golf round. It modifies state by recording scores, but this is a reversible data entry operation (scores can typically be corrected or overwritten), placing it in the Write category. The partial description mentioning 'players' and 'holes' confirms it takes structured input to record match data.

From the tool's definition 'Score a round' — records scoring data for a round in various formats (GROSS, FREE, no key)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

score_round Rate-limited

score_round 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": {
    "score_round": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "score_round_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 score_round

What does the score_round tool do? +

Score a round in any format — GROSS, FREE, no key. players: [{player_id, holes:{. 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 score_round? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit score_round? +

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

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

score_round 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.