fork_recipe

Create a copy of a public recipe into your account. The copy will be private and editable.

SERVERFlowDot MCP Server SOURCEflowdot-llc/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What fork_recipe does on FlowDot MCP Server

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

RISK

Why fork_recipe is rated Medium

This tool creates a new copy of an existing recipe within the user's account space. It is reversible (the copied recipe can be deleted), has no irreversible consequences, does not execute arbitrary code or operations, does not delete data, and has no financial impact. The blast radius of misuse is limited to the user's own workspace. This clearly falls under Write category with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a copy of a public recipe into your account.' The verb 'create' and action of copying data into a user's account indicates data creation/modification rather than reading, executing, destructive, or financial operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs fork_recipe safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and FlowDot MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For fork_recipe, this is the rule to start with:

fork_recipe Rate-limited

fork_recipe 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": {
    "fork_recipe": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "fork_recipe_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect FlowDot MCP Server, apply this rule, and every fork_recipe call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about fork_recipe

What does the fork_recipe tool do? +

Create a copy of a public recipe into your account. The copy will be private and editable. It is categorised as a Write tool in the FlowDot 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 fork_recipe? +

Register the FlowDot MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for fork_recipe: 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 FlowDot MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is fork_recipe? +

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

Can I rate-limit fork_recipe? +

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

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

fork_recipe is provided by the FlowDot MCP Server MCP server (flowdot-llc/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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