wnba_get_player_stats

Get WNBA player game statistics with filtering options

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 wnba_get_player_stats does on Mcp

AI agents call wnba_get_player_stats 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 wnba_get_player_stats is rated Low

This tool retrieves statistical data about WNBA players. It has no capability to modify, delete, execute code, move funds, or trigger external operations. The 'Get' verb and 'filtering options' language are characteristic of read-only query operations. Misuse would result in information disclosure only, hence low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'wnba_get_player_stats' and description states 'Get WNBA player game statistics with filtering options' — uses 'Get' verb indicating data retrieval with no modification capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

wnba_get_player_stats Allowed

wnba_get_player_stats 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": {
    "wnba_get_player_stats": {}
  }
}

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 wnba_get_player_stats call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wnba_get_player_stats

What does the wnba_get_player_stats tool do? +

Get WNBA player game statistics with filtering options. 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 wnba_get_player_stats? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit wnba_get_player_stats? +

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

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

wnba_get_player_stats 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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