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maintenanceAn MCP Server implementation that integrates the Balldontlie API, to provide information about players, teams and games for the NBA, NFL and MLB.
Last updated
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MIT
mcp-balldontlie
by pipeworx-io
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-balldontliewhat are the season averages for LeBron James in 2023?"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
mcp-balldontlie
balldontlie.io MCP.
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Players. |
| Games. |
| Season averages. |
| Stats. |
Related MCP server: NBA Player Stats MCP Server
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"balldontlie": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/balldontlie/mcp"
}
}
}Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Balldontlie data" })The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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