disconnect-strava · Strava MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What disconnect-strava does on Strava

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why disconnect-strava needs a policy

This tool modifies application state by removing stored credentials and disconnecting the user's Strava account. While it does not delete user data on Strava's servers, it irreversibly changes the local authentication configuration. This is a Write action rather than Destructive because the action can be reversed (user can reconnect), and the core user data remains intact.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it will 'Disconnect your Strava account and remove stored credentials', which involves modifying the stored authentication state and connection data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

disconnect-strava Rate-limited

disconnect-strava 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": {
    "disconnect-strava": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "disconnect-strava_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about disconnect-strava

What does the disconnect-strava tool do? +

Disconnect your Strava account and remove stored credentials. Use this when the user wants to logout, disconnect, or remove their Strava connection. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Strava MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on disconnect-strava? +

Register the Strava MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for disconnect-strava: 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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is disconnect-strava? +

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

Can I rate-limit disconnect-strava? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the disconnect-strava 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 disconnect-strava completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for disconnect-strava. 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 disconnect-strava? +

disconnect-strava is provided by the Strava MCP server (@r-huijts/strava-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.