update_athlete_weight · Strava MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_athlete_weight does on Strava MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_athlete_weight needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data (athlete weight profile information) in a reversible manner. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), involve financial transactions (Financial), or merely retrieve data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_athlete_weight' and description 'Update the authenticated athlete's weight' indicate modification of athlete profile data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_athlete_weight Rate-limited

update_athlete_weight 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": {
    "update_athlete_weight": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_athlete_weight_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_athlete_weight

What does the update_athlete_weight tool do? +

Update the authenticated athlete's weight. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Strava MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_athlete_weight? +

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

What risk level is update_athlete_weight? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_athlete_weight? +

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

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

update_athlete_weight is provided by the Strava MCP Server MCP server (manojanasuri16/strava-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.