intervals_update_wellness · Fitness MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What intervals_update_wellness does on FitnessMCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why intervals_update_wellness needs a policy

The tool performs a reversible modification of wellness data (update operation). Without a detailed description specifying what wellness parameters are modified or whether the operation could have cascading effects, it is classified as Write rather than Execute.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'intervals_update_wellness' indicates a modification operation ('update') on wellness data within the Intervals.icu service.

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Verdict

intervals_update_wellness Rate-limited

intervals_update_wellness 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": {
    "intervals_update_wellness": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "intervals_update_wellness_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about intervals_update_wellness

What does the intervals_update_wellness tool do? +

intervals_update_wellness. It is categorised as a Write tool in the FitnessMCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on intervals_update_wellness? +

Register the Fitness MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for intervals_update_wellness: 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 FitnessMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is intervals_update_wellness? +

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

Can I rate-limit intervals_update_wellness? +

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

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

intervals_update_wellness is provided by the Fitness MCP server (senoj100-alt/fitnessmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.