nba_get_player_by_id

Get a specific NBA player by ID

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade A, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-balldontlie-mcp/nba-get-player-by-id.md

WHAT IT DOES

What nba_get_player_by_id does on Mcp

AI agents call nba_get_player_by_id 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 nba_get_player_by_id is rated Low

This tool retrieves a specific player record from the sports API using an identifier. It performs a simple lookup query with no side effects, no data modification, no code execution, and no financial impact. This is a straightforward data retrieval operation consistent with Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'nba_get_player_by_id' with description 'Get a specific NBA player by ID'. The verbs 'get' and 'by ID' indicate retrieval of data without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

nba_get_player_by_id Allowed

nba_get_player_by_id 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": {
    "nba_get_player_by_id": {}
  }
}

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 nba_get_player_by_id call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about nba_get_player_by_id

What does the nba_get_player_by_id tool do? +

Get a specific NBA player by ID. 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 nba_get_player_by_id? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit nba_get_player_by_id? +

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

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

nba_get_player_by_id 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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