dota_get_match_maps

Get individual games within a Dota 2 match. Requires GOAT tier.

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_match_maps does on Mcp

AI agents call dota_get_match_maps 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_match_maps is rated Low

This tool retrieves historical or current Dota 2 match game data from an API. It is a pure read operation that queries and returns sports data. The 'Requires GOAT tier' note is an access control restriction, not an action that changes state. No destructive, financial, or executable side effects are possible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'dota_get_match_maps' and description 'Get individual games within a Dota 2 match' indicate data retrieval with no side effects. No modification, deletion, execution, or financial operations are performed.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

dota_get_match_maps Allowed

dota_get_match_maps 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_match_maps": {}
  }
}

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_match_maps call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about dota_get_match_maps

What does the dota_get_match_maps tool do? +

Get individual games within a Dota 2 match. 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 dota_get_match_maps? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit dota_get_match_maps? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the dota_get_match_maps 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_match_maps completely? +

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

dota_get_match_maps 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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