list_bookmakers
List the bookmakers available on your tier. Returns the curated catalogue (each with key, name and class = "sharp" | "asian") plus a note on tier coverage. Free tier excludes the sharp book (Pinnacle). Use the returned key values in the bookmakers filter of get_match_odds / compare_lines.
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What list_bookmakers does on Infersports
AI agents call list_bookmakers to retrieve information from Infersports without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why list_bookmakers is rated Low
This tool retrieves and queries information about available bookmakers and their metadata (key, name, class, tier coverage). It has no side effects, does not modify data, and serves a purely informational purpose. It fits squarely within the Read category as a data retrieval operation.
From the tool's definition Tool description states it "List[s] the bookmakers available" and "Returns the curated catalogue". The server description emphasizes "Read-only" access. No modification, deletion, or execution of operations occurs.
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The rule that runs list_bookmakers safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Infersports, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_bookmakers, this is the rule to start with:
list_bookmakers is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Infersports, apply this rule, and every list_bookmakers call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about list_bookmakers
List the bookmakers available on your tier. Returns the curated catalogue (each with key, name and class = "sharp" | "asian") plus a note on tier coverage. Free tier excludes the sharp book (Pinnacle). Use the returned key values in the bookmakers filter of get_match_odds / compare_lines. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Infersports MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Infersports MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_bookmakers: 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 Infersports. Nothing to install.
list_bookmakers is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_bookmakers 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_bookmakers. 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.
list_bookmakers is provided by the Infersports MCP server (https://api.infersports.dev/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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