epl_v2_get_matches

Get EPL matches with optional filtering by season, dates, or teams

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 epl_v2_get_matches does on Mcp

AI agents call epl_v2_get_matches 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 epl_v2_get_matches is rated Low

This tool retrieves/queries live sports match data from a public API. The description explicitly states 'Get' (retrieval) with optional filtering parameters. There is no indication of creation, modification, deletion, code execution, or financial operations. This is a straightforward read-only data query operation with minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'epl_v2_get_matches' and description 'Get EPL matches with optional filtering by season, dates, or teams' indicate retrieval of sports data with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs epl_v2_get_matches 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_matches, this is the rule to start with:

epl_v2_get_matches Allowed

epl_v2_get_matches 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": {
    "epl_v2_get_matches": {}
  }
}

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 epl_v2_get_matches call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about epl_v2_get_matches

What does the epl_v2_get_matches tool do? +

Get EPL matches with optional filtering by season, dates, or teams. 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 epl_v2_get_matches? +

Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for epl_v2_get_matches: 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 epl_v2_get_matches? +

epl_v2_get_matches is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit epl_v2_get_matches? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the epl_v2_get_matches 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 epl_v2_get_matches completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for epl_v2_get_matches. 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 epl_v2_get_matches? +

epl_v2_get_matches 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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