nhl_get_plays

Get NHL play-by-play data for a specific game. Returns plays in chronological order with a sequential order field starting from 1.

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 nhl_get_plays does on Mcp

AI agents call nhl_get_plays 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 nhl_get_plays is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries historical game play-by-play data from a sports API. It has no side effects, does not modify or delete data, does not execute code or commands, and does not involve financial transactions. It is purely informational read access to sports analytics data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'nhl_get_plays' and description 'Get NHL play-by-play data for a specific game. Returns plays in chronological order...' indicates retrieval of existing sports data with no modification, deletion, or execution capabilities.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

nhl_get_plays Allowed

nhl_get_plays 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": {
    "nhl_get_plays": {}
  }
}

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 nhl_get_plays call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about nhl_get_plays

What does the nhl_get_plays tool do? +

Get NHL play-by-play data for a specific game. Returns plays in chronological order with a sequential order field starting from 1. 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 nhl_get_plays? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit nhl_get_plays? +

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

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

nhl_get_plays 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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