epl_v2_get_match_lineups
Get EPL match lineups (starting and substitute players)
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What epl_v2_get_match_lineups does on Mcp
AI agents call epl_v2_get_match_lineups 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.
Why epl_v2_get_match_lineups is rated Low
This tool retrieves and queries sports lineup data from the BALLDONTLIE API. It performs a read-only operation with no side effects, no code execution, no data modification, and no destructive actions. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius even if misused by an AI agent—worst case is retrieval of publicly available sports information.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'epl_v2_get_match_lineups' and description 'Get EPL match lineups (starting and substitute players)' indicate data retrieval only—fetching lineup information without modification, deletion, or execution of external actions.
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The rule that runs epl_v2_get_match_lineups 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 epl_v2_get_match_lineups, this is the rule to start with:
epl_v2_get_match_lineups is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp, apply this rule, and every epl_v2_get_match_lineups call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about epl_v2_get_match_lineups
Get EPL match lineups (starting and substitute players). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for epl_v2_get_match_lineups: 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.
epl_v2_get_match_lineups is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the epl_v2_get_match_lineups 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for epl_v2_get_match_lineups. 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.
epl_v2_get_match_lineups 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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