ncaab_get_conferences

Get all NCAAB conferences

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 ncaab_get_conferences does on Mcp

AI agents call ncaab_get_conferences 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 ncaab_get_conferences is rated Low

This is a straightforward data retrieval operation. It fetches a static list of NCAAB (college basketball) conferences from the sports API. There is no capability to modify, delete, execute code, or perform any irreversible action. The query has no blast radius—misuse would only result in repeated read requests, which is a minimal security concern.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ncaab_get_conferences' and description 'Get all NCAAB conferences' indicate a retrieval operation that queries and returns conference data with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

ncaab_get_conferences Allowed

ncaab_get_conferences 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": {
    "ncaab_get_conferences": {}
  }
}

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 ncaab_get_conferences call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about ncaab_get_conferences

What does the ncaab_get_conferences tool do? +

Get all NCAAB conferences. 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 ncaab_get_conferences? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit ncaab_get_conferences? +

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

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

ncaab_get_conferences 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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