sign_in_with_opengolf

Sign up / sign in a player with their PORTABLE OpenGolf identity — one player_id across every golf app, with handicap + history attached. Ties an email (used only as a hashed claim key, never stored raw) to the player_id and returns a verification token to send the player. Requires OPENGOLFAPI_KEY.

Server OpenGolfAPI MCP Server opengolfapi/mcp-server
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 00 required

What sign_in_with_opengolf does on OpenGolfAPI MCP Server

AI agents use sign_in_with_opengolf 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 sign_in_with_opengolf needs a policy

This is a Write action—it creates new player accounts or modifies existing authentication bindings. Severity is high because misuse could create fraudulent accounts, hijack existing player identities by tying unauthorized emails to player_ids, or generate valid verification tokens for unauthorized access.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Sign[s] up / sign in a player' and 'Ties an email...to the player_id and returns a verification token', which creates or modifies player identity records and authentication state.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about sign_in_with_opengolf

What does the sign_in_with_opengolf tool do? +

Sign up / sign in a player with their PORTABLE OpenGolf identity — one player_id across every golf app, with handicap + history attached. Ties an email (used only as a hashed claim key, never stored raw) to the player_id and returns a verification token to send the player. 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 sign_in_with_opengolf? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit sign_in_with_opengolf? +

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

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

sign_in_with_opengolf 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.

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