updateSettings

Update sport settings by id or activity type e.g. Run, Ride etc.

Server Intervals Icu Api intervals-icu-api-mcp-server
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 121 required

What updateSettings does on Intervals Icu Api

AI agents use updateSettings to create or update resources in Intervals Icu Api — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Intervals Icu Api environment.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
id string Yes
ftp number
lthr number
other boolean
p_max number
types array
max_hr number
body_id number (body property: id)
created string
display object
updated string
w_prime number

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why updateSettings needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies settings data (Write category) but does not delete data (Destructive) or execute external operations (Execute). The blast radius is medium because misconfigured sport settings could affect training data interpretation or athlete guidance, but changes are reversible via subsequent updates. The description is clear and functional, supporting high confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'updateSettings' and description 'Update sport settings by id or activity type' indicate modification of configuration data without deletion or irreversibility.

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (121 properties)

Questions about updateSettings

What does the updateSettings tool do? +

Update sport settings by id or activity type e.g. Run, Ride etc. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Intervals Icu Api MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does updateSettings accept? +

updateSettings accepts 12 parameters: id, ftp, lthr, other, p_max, types, max_hr, body_id, created, display, updated, w_prime. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on updateSettings? +

Register the Intervals Icu Api MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for updateSettings: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Intervals Icu Api. Nothing to install.

What risk level is updateSettings? +

updateSettings is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit updateSettings? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the updateSettings rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block updateSettings completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for updateSettings. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides updateSettings? +

updateSettings is provided by the Intervals Icu Api MCP server (intervals-icu-api-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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