nhl_get_teams

Get all NHL teams with optional filtering by conference or division

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 →

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What nhl_get_teams does on Mcp

AI agents call nhl_get_teams 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 nhl_get_teams is rated Low

This tool performs a simple data retrieval operation. It fetches a list of NHL teams and optionally filters by conference or division. There are no side effects, no code execution, no data modification, and no destructive actions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—at worst, an agent might retrieve data unnecessarily or repeatedly, but no harm would result.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'nhl_get_teams' and description 'Get all NHL teams with optional filtering by conference or division' indicate a retrieval operation that queries and returns static reference data about NHL teams without modifying, executing, or deleting anything.

Questions about nhl_get_teams

What does the nhl_get_teams tool do? +

Get all NHL teams with optional filtering by conference or division. 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_teams? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit nhl_get_teams? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the nhl_get_teams 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_teams completely? +

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

nhl_get_teams 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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