atp_get_head_to_head

Get head-to-head record between two ATP players. Requires GOAT tier.

SERVERMcp SOURCEhttps://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade A, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-balldontlie-mcp/atp-get-head-to-head.md

WHAT IT DOES

What atp_get_head_to_head does on Mcp

AI agents call atp_get_head_to_head to retrieve information from Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why atp_get_head_to_head is rated Low

This tool retrieves historical head-to-head statistics between ATP players. It is a pure read operation that queries and returns data from the sports API without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. The 'GOAT tier' requirement is an access control constraint, not a behavioral indicator of a different risk category.

From the tool's definition The tool name includes 'get' and the description states 'Get head-to-head record between two ATP players', indicating retrieval of existing data without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs atp_get_head_to_head safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For atp_get_head_to_head, this is the rule to start with:

atp_get_head_to_head Allowed

atp_get_head_to_head is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "atp_get_head_to_head": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp, apply this rule, and every atp_get_head_to_head call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about atp_get_head_to_head

What does the atp_get_head_to_head tool do? +

Get head-to-head record between two ATP players. Requires GOAT tier. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on atp_get_head_to_head? +

Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for atp_get_head_to_head: 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 Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is atp_get_head_to_head? +

atp_get_head_to_head is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit atp_get_head_to_head? +

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

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

atp_get_head_to_head is provided by the MCP server (https://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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