delete_workout

Delete a workout from Garmin Connect by its ID.

Server Garmin marcelohensantos/garmin-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_workout does on Garmin

AI agents call delete_workout to permanently remove resources in Garmin — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why delete_workout needs a policy

This tool permanently removes workout records from a user's Garmin Connect account. Deletion is irreversible and cannot be undone. While the blast radius is limited to the user's own fitness data (not financial systems or critical infrastructure), accidental or malicious deletion of workout history represents a significant loss of personal health records.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_workout' with description 'Delete a workout from Garmin Connect by its ID.' The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.

Questions about delete_workout

What does the delete_workout tool do? +

Delete a workout from Garmin Connect by its ID. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Garmin MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_workout? +

Register the Garmin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_workout: 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 Garmin. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_workout? +

delete_workout is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_workout? +

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

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

delete_workout is provided by the Garmin MCP server (marcelohensantos/garmin-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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