add_gear_to_activity · Garmin MCP Server for Poke MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_gear_to_activity does on Garmin MCP Server for Poke

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_gear_to_activity needs a policy

This tool modifies activity records by associating gear, which is a reversible operation (gear can be disassociated or changed). It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), involve financial transactions (Financial), or retrieve data without side effects (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_gear_to_activity' and description 'Associate gear with an activity' indicate creation or modification of activity metadata. The verb 'add' and 'associate' are characteristic of Write operations that create or modify data reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

add_gear_to_activity Rate-limited

add_gear_to_activity 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": {
    "add_gear_to_activity": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_gear_to_activity_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 Garmin MCP Server for Poke, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_gear_to_activity

What does the add_gear_to_activity tool do? +

Associate gear with an activity. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Garmin MCP Server for Poke MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_gear_to_activity? +

Register the Garmin MCP Server for Poke MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_gear_to_activity: 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 MCP Server for Poke. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_gear_to_activity? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_gear_to_activity? +

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

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

add_gear_to_activity is provided by the Garmin MCP Server for Poke MCP server (theol0403/garmin-mcp-poke). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.