get_heart_rates_summary

Get heart rate summary with essential metrics (lightweight version)

Server Garmin MCP Server for Poke theol0403/garmin-mcp-poke
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_heart_rates_summary does on Garmin MCP Server for Poke

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

Why get_heart_rates_summary needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves heart rate summary data from Garmin Connect. It performs a read-only operation without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any code. The use of 'get' and 'summary' confirms data retrieval. Even if an AI misuses this tool, it can only access personal health metrics—no destructive or financial harm is possible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_heart_rates_summary' and description 'Get heart rate summary with essential metrics (lightweight version)' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Questions about get_heart_rates_summary

What does the get_heart_rates_summary tool do? +

Get heart rate summary with essential metrics (lightweight version). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Garmin MCP Server for Poke MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_heart_rates_summary? +

Register the Garmin MCP Server for Poke MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_heart_rates_summary: 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 get_heart_rates_summary? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_heart_rates_summary? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_heart_rates_summary 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_heart_rates_summary completely? +

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

get_heart_rates_summary 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.

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