atp_get_match

Get a specific ATP match by ID. Requires ALL-STAR 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-match.md

WHAT IT DOES

What atp_get_match does on Mcp

AI agents call atp_get_match 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_match is rated Low

This tool retrieves match data from a sports API. The verb 'Get' and the read-only nature of querying match information by ID confirms this is a Read category tool. No data is modified, deleted, or executed. The severity is low because retrieving public sports data poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'atp_get_match' and description 'Get a specific ATP match by ID' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs atp_get_match 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_match, this is the rule to start with:

atp_get_match Allowed

atp_get_match 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_match": {}
  }
}

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_match call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about atp_get_match

What does the atp_get_match tool do? +

Get a specific ATP match by ID. Requires ALL-STAR 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_match? +

Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for atp_get_match: 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_match? +

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

Can I rate-limit atp_get_match? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the atp_get_match 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_match completely? +

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

atp_get_match 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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