tp_create_equipment · TrainingPeaks- MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What tp_create_equipment does on TrainingPeaks-MCP

AI agents use tp_create_equipment to create or update resources in TrainingPeaks-MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your TrainingPeaks-MCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why tp_create_equipment needs a policy

This tool creates new equipment records in the TrainingPeaks system, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data (not Destructive), execute arbitrary code (not Execute), involve financial transactions (not Financial), or query/retrieve data (not Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'tp_create_equipment' and description 'Add new equipment (bike or shoe)' indicate data creation without deletion or financial impact.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

tp_create_equipment Rate-limited

tp_create_equipment stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "tp_create_equipment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tp_create_equipment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about tp_create_equipment

What does the tp_create_equipment tool do? +

Add new equipment (bike or shoe). It is categorised as a Write tool in the TrainingPeaks-MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on tp_create_equipment? +

Register the TrainingPeaks- MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tp_create_equipment: 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 TrainingPeaks-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tp_create_equipment? +

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

Can I rate-limit tp_create_equipment? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tp_create_equipment 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 tp_create_equipment completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tp_create_equipment. 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 tp_create_equipment? +

tp_create_equipment is provided by the TrainingPeaks- MCP server (jamsusmaximus/trainingpeaks-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.