ffbb_get · FFBB MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ffbb_get does on FFBB MCP Server

AI agents call ffbb_get to retrieve information from FFBB MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ffbb_get needs a policy

Given the server's purpose (providing read-only access to French Basketball Federation data) and the naming pattern of sibling tools (all appear to be queries returning sports data), ffbb_get almost certainly retrieves data without side effects. The empty description reduces confidence slightly, but the context strongly indicates a Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ffbb_get' follows standard naming conventions for data retrieval operations. The server description explicitly states it 'Provides access to real-time data' with operations like 'search for clubs, matches, and venues' and sibling tools named…

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Questions about ffbb_get

What does the ffbb_get tool do? +

ffbb_get. It is categorised as a Read tool in the FFBB MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on ffbb_get? +

Register the FFBB MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ffbb_get: 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 FFBB MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ffbb_get? +

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

Can I rate-limit ffbb_get? +

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

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

ffbb_get is provided by the FFBB MCP Server MCP server (nickdesi/ffbb-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.