update_running_workout · Garmin MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_running_workout does on Garmin

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_running_workout needs a policy

This tool modifies existing workout data reversibly. It is not destructive (data is not deleted), not financial (no money involved), and not execute (it doesn't run arbitrary code or shell commands). The 'medium' severity reflects that a misused update could modify important health/fitness data, affecting user training plans or health records, but the change is reversible by updating again.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Update an existing running workout in place (PUT)', indicating modification of existing data via HTTP PUT method.

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Verdict

update_running_workout Rate-limited

update_running_workout 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_running_workout": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_running_workout_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_running_workout

What does the update_running_workout tool do? +

Update an existing running workout in place (PUT). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Garmin 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_running_workout? +

Register the Garmin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_running_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 update_running_workout? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_running_workout? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_running_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 update_running_workout completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_running_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 update_running_workout? +

update_running_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.