dota_get_items

Get all Dota 2 in-game items

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_items does on Mcp

AI agents call dota_get_items 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_items is rated Low

This tool retrieves static or semi-static game item data from Dota 2. It performs a query operation with no side effects—it does not modify game state, execute commands, delete data, or commit financial transactions. It is a straightforward read operation accessing publicly available gaming reference data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'dota_get_items' with description 'Get all Dota 2 in-game items' indicates a retrieval operation. The verb 'get' and the passive construction 'get all items' clearly indicate data retrieval with no modification or execution of operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

dota_get_items Allowed

dota_get_items 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_items": {}
  }
}

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_items call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about dota_get_items

What does the dota_get_items tool do? +

Get all Dota 2 in-game items. 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_items? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit dota_get_items? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the dota_get_items 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_items completely? +

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

dota_get_items 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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