export-route-tcx · Strava MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What export-route-tcx does on Strava MCP Server

AI agents use export-route-tcx 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 export-route-tcx needs a policy

This tool retrieves route data from Strava and writes it to the local filesystem in TCX format. While it creates/modifies files locally, the operation is reversible (files can be deleted), poses no financial risk, and does not execute arbitrary code or destructively alter existing data. The blast radius of misuse is limited to creating unwanted local files, making it a Write-category tool with low severity.

From the tool's definition 'Exports a specific Strava route in TCX format and saves it to a pre-configured local directory' - the tool writes data to local storage by saving an exported file.

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Verdict

export-route-tcx Rate-limited

export-route-tcx 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": {
    "export-route-tcx": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "export-route-tcx_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Strava MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about export-route-tcx

What does the export-route-tcx tool do? +

Exports a specific Strava route in TCX format and saves it to a pre-configured local directory. 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 export-route-tcx? +

Register the Strava MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for export-route-tcx: 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 export-route-tcx? +

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

Can I rate-limit export-route-tcx? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the export-route-tcx 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 export-route-tcx completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for export-route-tcx. 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 export-route-tcx? +

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