submit_moment · OpenGolfAPI MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What submit_moment does on OpenGolfAPI MCP Server

AI agents use submit_moment 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 submit_moment needs a policy

This tool creates new entries (Moments) in the golf API system based on sensor/wearable data submission. This is a Write operation—it modifies system state by adding records, but is reversible (entries can typically be deleted or modified).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'submit_moment' and description 'Contribute a Moment from any sensor/wearable/phone' indicate creation of new data records. The phrase 'type-specific data goes in' confirms data is being written to the system.

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Verdict

submit_moment Rate-limited

submit_moment 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": {
    "submit_moment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "submit_moment_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 submit_moment

What does the submit_moment tool do? +

Contribute a Moment from any sensor/wearable/phone. The whole sensor spectrum rides through here — type-specific data goes in. 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 submit_moment? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit submit_moment? +

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

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

submit_moment 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.