get_recipe_definition

Get the complete recipe definition in YAML format. Returns all steps, stores, entry_step_id, and configuration details. Use this to inspect or validate recipe definitions.

SERVERFlowDot MCP Server SOURCEflowdot-llc/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_recipe_definition does on FlowDot MCP Server

AI agents call get_recipe_definition to retrieve information from FlowDot MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_recipe_definition is rated Low

This tool performs a read-only operation that retrieves existing recipe configuration data. There is no indication it modifies, deletes, or executes any code or workflows. The purpose is inspection and validation, which are characteristic of Read category tools.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves and returns recipe definition data in YAML format without modifying it. Description states 'Get the complete recipe definition' and 'inspect or validate recipe definitions' — actions that query and inspect without side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_recipe_definition 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 get_recipe_definition, this is the rule to start with:

get_recipe_definition Allowed

get_recipe_definition is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_recipe_definition": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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 get_recipe_definition call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_recipe_definition

What does the get_recipe_definition tool do? +

Get the complete recipe definition in YAML format. Returns all steps, stores, entry_step_id, and configuration details. Use this to inspect or validate recipe definitions. It is categorised as a Read tool in the FlowDot MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_recipe_definition? +

Register the FlowDot MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_recipe_definition: 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 get_recipe_definition? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_recipe_definition? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_recipe_definition 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_recipe_definition completely? +

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

get_recipe_definition 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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