add_recipe_to_shopping_list

A write tool on the Mealie MCP server.

SERVERMealie MCP Server SOURCEgraysoncadams/mealie-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/graysoncadams-mealie-mcp/add-recipe-to-shopping-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_recipe_to_shopping_list does on Mealie MCP Server

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

RISK

Why add_recipe_to_shopping_list is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data by adding recipes to a shopping list, which is a reversible write operation. It has no permanent deletion capability, does not execute arbitrary code, and does not involve financial transactions. The low severity reflects that misuse would only add unwanted items to a shopping list, which is easily corrected.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_recipe_to_shopping_list' indicates appending/adding items to an existing list. Sibling tools include various 'create_*' tools that are clearly Write operations, and this follows the same pattern of modifying data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_recipe_to_shopping_list safely

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

add_recipe_to_shopping_list Rate-limited

add_recipe_to_shopping_list 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_recipe_to_shopping_list": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_recipe_to_shopping_list_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 Mealie MCP Server, apply this rule, and every add_recipe_to_shopping_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_recipe_to_shopping_list

What does the add_recipe_to_shopping_list tool do? +

add_recipe_to_shopping_list is a write tool on the Mealie MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mealie 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 add_recipe_to_shopping_list? +

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

What risk level is add_recipe_to_shopping_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_recipe_to_shopping_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_recipe_to_shopping_list 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_recipe_to_shopping_list completely? +

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

add_recipe_to_shopping_list is provided by the Mealie MCP Server MCP server (graysoncadams/mealie-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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