get_activity_samples_range

Get activity samples for a date range. Maximum range is 28 days, and from date cannot be older than 365 days.

Server Polar MCP Server nelsonnew/polar-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_activity_samples_range does on Polar MCP Server

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

Why get_activity_samples_range needs a policy

This tool retrieves activity sample data from Polar fitness tracking without creating, modifying, or deleting any records. It is a straightforward read operation on personal health/fitness metrics. The blast radius of misuse is low—an agent could retrieve a user's fitness data, but cannot modify accounts, trigger payments, execute commands, or cause irreversible harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_activity_samples_range' with description 'Get activity samples for a date range' clearly indicates retrieval of fitness data without modification. The constraints (28-day max, 365-day limit) confirm it only queries historical data.

Questions about get_activity_samples_range

What does the get_activity_samples_range tool do? +

Get activity samples for a date range. Maximum range is 28 days, and from date cannot be older than 365 days. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Polar MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_activity_samples_range? +

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

What risk level is get_activity_samples_range? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_activity_samples_range? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_activity_samples_range 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_activity_samples_range completely? +

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

get_activity_samples_range is provided by the Polar MCP Server MCP server (nelsonnew/polar-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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