get_sport_types

List all Whoop sport types with their IDs. Use these IDs with log_workout.

Server Whoop MCP Server jd1207/whoop-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_sport_types does on Whoop MCP Server

AI agents call get_sport_types to retrieve information from Whoop MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_sport_types needs a policy

This tool retrieves static reference data (sport types and their IDs) from the Whoop system. It performs no modifications, deletions, or external operations. Even in a misuse scenario, an AI agent cannot cause harm by listing available sport types, making this a low-risk read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_sport_types' and description 'List all Whoop sport types with their IDs' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Questions about get_sport_types

What does the get_sport_types tool do? +

List all Whoop sport types with their IDs. Use these IDs with log_workout. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Whoop MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_sport_types? +

Register the Whoop MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_sport_types: 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 Whoop MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_sport_types? +

get_sport_types is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_sport_types? +

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

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

get_sport_types is provided by the Whoop MCP Server MCP server (jd1207/whoop-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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