Hosted MCP Server for API-Sports

Set Up Your API-Sports Environment

Create Your API-Sports API Key

1. Access API-Sports Portal: Log in to API-Sports .

2. Navigate to Account: Click on the human figure icon labeled “Account” in the interface.

   

3. Access API Key:

   • Click on the “My Access” option with the key icon.

     

   • Locate your API key displayed at the top right after “API-KEY:”.
   • Copy the API key to a secure location, such as a password manager, for use in FlowHunt.

   

💡 Pro Tip: Store your API key securely and avoid sharing it publicly. Using environment variables for API key management is recommended for enhanced security.

Connect to FlowHunt Dashboard

1. Access FlowHunt: Log in to your FlowHunt.io dashboard .

2. Navigate to Integrations: Find the “Integrations” section in the left sidebar.

3. Select API-Sports: Click on the API-Sports integration option to begin the setup process.

   

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Configure the API-Sports Integration

Enter Connection Details

In the API-Sports integration setup page, provide the following information:

4. Integrate: Click Integrate to complete the setup process.

Deploy the API-Sports MCP Server

Add the MCP Server

1. Navigate to MCP Servers: Go to the “MCP Servers” tab in your FlowHunt dashboard.

2. Add New Server: Click “Add New MCP Server”.

3. Select API-Sports: Choose “API-Sports MCP Server” from the available options.

4. Enter API Details: Provide the API key.

5. Configure Server Tools: Select the tools you want to enable for your MCP server.

   MCP INTEGRATION

   The following tools are available as part of the API-Sports MCP integration:

   teams_search

   Search for football teams by name or country.

   team_info

   Get detailed information about a specific football team.

   fixtures_get

   Get match fixtures with various filters for specific teams or dates.

   team_statistics

   Get team statistics for a specific season and league.

   leagues_list

   Get a list of available football leagues.

   standings_get

   Get league standings for a specific season.

   fixture_details

   Get detailed information about a specific football fixture.

   live_matches

   Get currently live football matches with real-time updates.

   players_search

   Search for football players by name or other criteria.

   player_statistics

   Get player statistics for a specific season.

   

6. Finalize Setup: Click “Add MCP Server” to complete the configuration.

📝 Note: You can modify or add tools later based on your evolving automation needs.

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Connect MCP Server to Client

Configure the MCP Client

1. Access Connect Tab: Navigate to the “Connect” tab in your MCP Server configuration.
2. Choose Client: Select your preferred MCP client:
   • FlowHunt AI Agent (recommended)
   • Claude Desktop
   • Custom client applications
3. Apply Configuration: Use the provided JSON format:

{
  "mcp": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://mcp.flowhunt.io/••••••••"
  }
}

Security Considerations

🔒 Important: Treat your MCP server URL as a password. It provides direct access to your API-Sports data and server tools. Never share it publicly or commit it to version control.

4. Test the Connection: Verify functionality by running a test query, such as searching teams or retrieving fixture details.

Create AI-Powered Workflows

You have two powerful options for implementing your API-Sports automation:

Option A: Quick Start with Preconfigured Flow

Best for: Getting started quickly with proven automation patterns

1. Generate Flow: In your MCP Server configuration, click “Create Preconfigured Flow”.

2. Select Template: Choose “AI Agent with MCP” to create a ready-to-use workflow.

3. Customize Logic: Use FlowHunt’s visual flow builder to tailor the automation:

   • Set up page creation for meeting notes or reports.
   • Configure automatic content updates for documentation.
   • Implement page searches for knowledge base queries.
   • Create automated notifications for page changes.

   

4. Activate: Save and activate your flow to begin automated operations.

Option B: Custom Integration

Best for: Specific automation requirements or existing workflow enhancement

1. Create/Edit Flow: Open FlowHunt’s flow builder and start with a new or existing flow.
2. Add MCP Component: Drag the “MCP Server Component” onto your canvas.
3. Configure Connection: Paste your MCP client configuration:

{
  "mcp": {
    "transport": "streamable_http",
    "url": "https://mcp.flowhunt.io/••••••••"
  }
}

4. Design Workflow: Create custom logic that leverages the MCP server tools:

   • Search pages for specific project documentation.
   • Update page content based on external triggers.
   • Create new pages for automated reporting.
   • Retrieve page details for AI-driven content analysis.

   

5. Deploy: Save your configuration and activate the flow.

List of Prompts

Here are practical examples demonstrating how to use the API-Sports MCP Server with your AI agents. These prompts showcase real-world sports data analysis scenarios:

Team Information and Search

Search for all teams named 'Manchester' and show me their league, country, and stadium information

Get detailed information about Liverpool FC including their venue, founded year, and current logo

Find all football teams in the Premier League and list their names and IDs

Match Fixtures and Schedules

Get all upcoming fixtures for Manchester United in the next 30 days

Show me all fixtures for the Champions League on December 15, 2025

List all matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona in the last 5 years with scores and dates

Get fixture details for match ID 12345 including venue, referee, and lineups

Live Match Data

Show me all football matches currently being played live with current scores and match time

Get real-time updates for all Premier League matches happening right now

Team Statistics and Performance

Get Manchester City's statistics for the 2024-2025 Premier League season including wins, losses, goals scored, and goals conceded

Show me Arsenal's home and away performance statistics for the current season

Compare the statistics of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga this season

League Standings and Rankings

Get the current Premier League standings with points, wins, draws, and losses for all teams

Show me the top 5 teams in La Liga with their goal difference and form

List the complete standings for Serie A season 2024-2025

Player Statistics and Search

Search for Cristiano Ronaldo and show me his current team and basic information

Get Lionel Messi's statistics for the current season including goals, assists, and minutes played

Find all players with the last name 'Silva' and show their teams and positions

Show me the top scorers in the Premier League with their goal counts and teams

League and Competition Information

List all available football leagues and their countries

Get information about the UEFA Champions League including participating teams and format

These prompts demonstrate how the API-Sports MCP integration enables comprehensive football data analysis, from real-time match tracking and team performance to player statistics and league standings.

Conclusion

Integrating API-Sports MCP Server with FlowHunt.io creates a powerful foundation for intelligent documentation automation. Whether you’re streamlining page management, automating content updates, or enhancing knowledge sharing, this integration empowers your AI agents to work seamlessly with your critical API-Sports data.

Start with a simple automation and gradually expand your workflows as you become more comfortable with the platform. The combination of API-Sports’s robust content management capabilities and FlowHunt’s AI-driven automation will transform how your team collaborates and manages documentation.

Ready to get started? Begin your integration today and unlock the full potential of AI-powered documentation automation!