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Connect BallDontLie to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get instant access to player stats and game results.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through BallDontLie.

  1. 01

    List teams

    List all NBA teams

  2. 02

    List games

    List NBA games

  3. 03

    List players

    List or search NBA players

  4. 04

    Get game details

    Get game details

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through BallDontLie.

  1. 05

    Get player details

    Get player details

  2. 06

    Get season averages

    Get season averages

  3. 07

    Get team details

    Get team details

  4. 08

    List player stats

    List player statistics

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Checking Yesterday's Scores

A fan asks, 'What were the scores for the NBA games yesterday?' The agent retrieves the list of games and final scores.

02

Auditing a Player's Career

A data scientist asks for a player's season averages for a specific year, allowing them to build performance models.

03

Roster Comparison

A fantasy player asks to compare the current roster details of two rival teams, using the team details capability.

04

Deep Statistical Dive

A sports analyst needs to see a player's stats for every game played in a specific season, using the player stats capability.

Automate a task

Put BallDontLie to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

BallDontLie works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put BallDontLie to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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968ms average. Fast in production.

BallDontLie is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1110ms
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Fastest day
784ms
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1110ms
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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of BallDontLie, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with BallDontLie. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

BallDontLie Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pcgFJCe55aFZmndb8Txemc9YruBjSoeTiltCYEXM/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — BallDontLie capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "balldontlie-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_pcgFJCe55aFZmndb8Txemc9YruBjSoeTiltCYEXM/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up BallDontLie in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work BallDontLie owners hand off.

This MCP is essential for anyone who needs structured, reliable sports data. It serves sports analysts who need deep performance metrics, fantasy players who optimize rosters, and developers building sports-centric applications. If your job involves tracking NBA performance, this is your source.

  • 01

    Sports Analysts

    Instantly retrieve exact player stats and game results through natural language queries.

  • 02

    Fantasy Basketball Players

    Audit player performance and season averages to make better roster decisions.

  • 03

    Data Scientists

    Integrate clean NBA technical data into analysis models and visualizations.

  • 04

    Content Creators

    Retrieve historical game data and player metadata for sports commentary and media production.

FAQ

Questions BallDontLie owners ask.

  • 01

    Is this data real-time or historical?

    The MCP handles both. You can retrieve historical game results and player metadata, and it also supports querying for recent game results.

  • 02

    Do I need to know the player's ID to use it?

    No. You can search for players by name, and the agent will find the necessary ID for you before retrieving their detailed stats or profiles.

  • 03

    Can I use this data for multiple sports?

    No. This MCP is strictly limited to NBA basketball data. It provides deep intelligence only for the National Basketball Association.

  • 04

    Does this MCP work with all AI clients?

    Yes. Since it's hosted on Vinkius, you connect it once from any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 05

    Can I search for a specific player by name?

    Yes! Use the list_players capability and provide the name in the search parameter. Your agent will return a list of matching players with their unique IDs and metadata.

  • 06

    How do I see the scores for all games played on a specific date?

    Use the list_games capability and provide the date in the dates parameter (format YYYY-MM-DD). The response will include all games played on that day with their final scores.

  • 07

    Does the integration provide player season averages?

    Absolutely. Use the get_season_averages capability by providing the specific season year and the player IDs. This will return averaged performance metrics for the requested period.

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