wnba-data
WNBA data via ESPN public endpoints — scores, standings, rosters, schedules, game summaries, play-by-play, win probability, injuries, transactions, futures, team/player stats, leaders, and news. Zero config, no API keys. Use when: user asks about WNBA scores, standings, team rosters, schedules, game stats, box scores, play-by-play, injuries, transactions, betting futures, team/player statistics, or WNBA news. Don't use when: user asks about NBA (use nba-data), college basketball (use cbb-data), or other sports.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/machina-sports/sports-skills --skill wnba-data- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads wnba-data automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
WNBA Data
Before writing queries, consult references/api-reference.md for endpoints, ID conventions, and data shapes.
Setup
Before first use, check if the CLI is available:
which sports-skills || pip install sports-skills
If pip install fails with a Python version error, the package requires Python 3.10+. Find a compatible Python:
python3 --version # check version
# If < 3.10, try: python3.12 -m pip install sports-skills
# On macOS with Homebrew: /opt/homebrew/bin/python3.12 -m pip install sports-skills
No API keys required.
Quick Start
Prefer the CLI — it avoids Python import path issues:
sports-skills wnba get_scoreboard
sports-skills wnba get_standings --season=2025
sports-skills wnba get_teams
CRITICAL: Before Any Query
CRITICAL: Before calling any data endpoint, verify:
- Season year is derived from the system prompt's
currentDate— never hardcoded. - If only a team name is provided, call
get_teamsto resolve the team ID before using team-specific commands.
Choosing the Season
Derive the current year from the system prompt's date (e.g., currentDate: 2026-02-18 → current year is 2026).
- If the user specifies a season, use it as-is.
- If the user says "current", "this season", or doesn't specify: The WNBA season runs May–October. If the current month is May–October, use
season = current_year. If November–April (offseason), useseason = current_year - 1.
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
get_scoreboard | Live/recent WNBA scores |
get_standings | Standings by conference |
get_teams | All WNBA teams |
get_team_roster | Full roster for a team |
get_team_schedule | Schedule for a specific team |
get_game_summary | Detailed box score and scoring plays |
get_leaders | WNBA statistical leaders |
get_news | WNBA news articles |
get_play_by_play | Full play-by-play for a game |
get_win_probability | Win probability chart data |
get_schedule | Schedule for a specific date or season |
get_injuries | Injury reports across all teams |
get_transactions | Recent transactions |
get_futures | Futures/odds markets |
get_team_stats | Team statistical profile |
get_player_stats | Player statistical profile |
See references/api-reference.md for full parameter lists and return shapes.
Examples
Example 1: Today's scores User says: "What are today's WNBA scores?" Actions:
- Call
get_scoreboard()Result: All live and recent WNBA games with scores and status
Example 2: Standings User says: "Show me the WNBA standings" Actions:
- Derive season year from
currentDate - Call
get_standings(season=<derived_year>)Result: Eastern and Western conference standings with W-L, PCT, GB
Example 3: Team roster User says: "Who's on the Indiana Fever roster?" Actions:
- Call
get_team_roster(team_id="5")Result: Full Indiana Fever roster with name, position, jersey number
Example 4: Statistical leaders User says: "Show me WNBA statistical leaders" Actions:
- Derive season year from
currentDate - Call
get_leaders(season=<derived_year>)Result: Leaders ranked by stat category (points, rebounds, assists, etc.)
Example 5: Championship odds User says: "What are the WNBA championship odds?" Actions:
- Call
get_futures(limit=10)Result: Top WNBA championship contenders with odds values
Example 6: Player statistics User says: "Show me A'ja Wilson's stats" Actions:
- Derive season year from
currentDate - Call
get_player_stats(player_id="3149391", season_year=<derived_year>)Result: Season stats by category with value, rank, and per-game averages
Commands that DO NOT exist — never call these
get_oddsget_betting_oddssearch_teamsget_teamsinstead.get_box_scoreget_game_summaryinstead.get_player_ratingsget_player_statsinstead.
If a command is not listed in the Commands table above, it does not exist.
Error Handling
When a command fails, do not surface raw errors to the user. Instead:
- Catch silently and try alternatives
- If team name given instead of ID, use
get_teamsto find the ID first - Only report failure with a clean message after exhausting alternatives
Troubleshooting
Error: sports-skills command not found
Cause: Package not installed
Solution: Run pip install sports-skills
Error: Team not found by ID
Cause: Wrong or outdated ESPN team ID used
Solution: Call get_teams to get the current list of all WNBA teams with their IDs
Error: No data returned for a future game
Cause: ESPN only returns data for completed or in-progress games
Solution: Use get_schedule to see upcoming game details; get_scoreboard only covers active/recent games
Error: Offseason (November–April) — scoreboard returns 0 events
Cause: No games scheduled during the offseason
Solution: Use get_standings(season=<prior_year>) or get_news instead
FAQ
What does the wnba-data skill do?
WNBA data via ESPN public endpoints — scores, standings, rosters, schedules, game summaries, play-by-play, win probability, injuries, transactions, futures, team/player stats, leaders, and news. Zero config, no API keys. Use when: user asks about WNBA scores, standings, team rosters, schedules, game stats, box scores, play-by-play, injuries, transactions, betting futures, team/player statistics, or WNBA news. Don't use when: user asks about NBA (use nba-data), college basketball (use cbb-data), or other sports.
How do I install wnba-data?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/machina-sports/sports-skills --skill wnba-data in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/wnba-data/ (personal) or .claude/skills/wnba-data/ (project).
Which AI agents can use wnba-data?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is wnba-data safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains wnba-data?
It is published by machina-sports in machina-sports/sports-skills. It has 669 recorded installs.
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