dota_get_hero_stats

Get aggregate statistics for Dota 2 heroes across professional matches. Requires ALL-STAR tier or higher.

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What dota_get_hero_stats does on Mcp

AI agents call dota_get_hero_stats 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 dota_get_hero_stats is rated Low

This is a read-only data retrieval operation that fetches pre-computed analytics about Dota 2 professional match performance. There are no side effects, no data modification, no code execution, and no financial transactions. The access tier requirement (ALL-STAR) is a rate-limiting/authorization mechanism, not a risk factor.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves 'aggregate statistics for Dota 2 heroes' with no indication of data modification, deletion, or code execution. The verb 'get' and the phrase 'statistics for' confirm it queries existing data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

dota_get_hero_stats Allowed

dota_get_hero_stats 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": {
    "dota_get_hero_stats": {}
  }
}

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 dota_get_hero_stats call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about dota_get_hero_stats

What does the dota_get_hero_stats tool do? +

Get aggregate statistics for Dota 2 heroes across professional matches. Requires ALL-STAR tier or higher. 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 dota_get_hero_stats? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit dota_get_hero_stats? +

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

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

dota_get_hero_stats 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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