Balldontlie MCP Server
by mikechao
An MCP Server implementation that integrates the Balldontlie API to provide information about players, teams, and games for the NBA, NFL, and MLB. It allows users to access sports data through tools like get_teams, get_players, and get_games.
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What is Balldontlie MCP Server?
This is an MCP (Multi-Capability Provider) Server that leverages the Balldontlie API to provide access to sports data, including information about teams, players, and games across the NBA, NFL, and MLB.
How to use Balldontlie MCP Server?
To use this server, you need to obtain an API key from Balldontlie.io. Then, configure your claude_desktop_config.json or LibreChat configuration file with the server details and your API key. The provided configuration snippets demonstrate how to integrate the server with Claude Desktop and LibreChat.
Key features of Balldontlie MCP Server
Provides access to NBA, NFL, and MLB data
Offers tools to retrieve teams, players, and games
Supports pagination for large datasets
Integrates with Claude Desktop and LibreChat
Use cases of Balldontlie MCP Server
Retrieving team information for a specific league
Searching for players by first or last name
Fetching game data for specific dates or teams
Integrating sports data into AI applications
Building sports-related chatbots
FAQ from Balldontlie MCP Server
Do I need a paid Balldontlie.io account?
Do I need a paid Balldontlie.io account?
The free plan on Balldontlie.io is sufficient for using this MCP Server.
How do I get an API key?
How do I get an API key?
Sign up for an account at Balldontlie.io to obtain an API key.
What leagues are supported?
What leagues are supported?
The server supports the NBA, NFL, and MLB.
How do I configure this with Claude Desktop?
How do I configure this with Claude Desktop?
Add the provided JSON snippet to your claude_desktop_config.json file, replacing YOUR API KEY HERE with your actual API key.
Is this library officially associated with Balldontlie.io?
Is this library officially associated with Balldontlie.io?
No, this is a third-party implementation and is not officially associated with Balldontlie.io.