pga_get_futures
Get PGA futures betting odds (e.g., tournament winner). Requires GOAT tier.
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What pga_get_futures does on Mcp
AI agents call pga_get_futures 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 pga_get_futures is rated Low
This tool retrieves (Read) betting odds data—it queries and returns information without side effects or data modification. Although odds are financial instruments, the tool itself does not move money, create trades, or commit financial obligations; it merely provides informational data for decision-making.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Get PGA futures betting odds'; the operation retrieves odds data without modifying state or executing transactions. However, the data relates to betting/financial instruments.
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The rule that runs pga_get_futures 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 pga_get_futures, this is the rule to start with:
pga_get_futures is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp, apply this rule, and every pga_get_futures call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about pga_get_futures
Get PGA futures betting odds (e.g., tournament winner). Requires GOAT tier. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pga_get_futures: 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.
pga_get_futures is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pga_get_futures 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pga_get_futures. 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.
pga_get_futures 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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