delete_shopping_list_item

Delete a specific shopping list item.

SERVERMealie MCP Server SOURCEgraysoncadams/mealie-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/graysoncadams-mealie-mcp/delete-shopping-list-item.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_shopping_list_item does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents call delete_shopping_list_item to permanently remove resources in Mealie MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why delete_shopping_list_item is rated Critical

Deletion is irreversible and falls under the Destructive category per the classification rules. Severity is medium rather than high because the blast radius is limited to a single shopping list item in a personal recipe/meal planning context, not critical data or system-wide resources. The user context (self-hosted Mealie for home recipe management) further constrains potential damage.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'delete' and description says 'Delete a specific shopping list item' — this irreversibly removes data from the shopping list.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

delete_shopping_list_item Hidden

delete_shopping_list_item is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_shopping_list_item"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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 delete_shopping_list_item call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_shopping_list_item

What does the delete_shopping_list_item tool do? +

Delete a specific shopping list item. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mealie MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_shopping_list_item? +

Register the Mealie MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_shopping_list_item: 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 delete_shopping_list_item? +

delete_shopping_list_item is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_shopping_list_item? +

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

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

delete_shopping_list_item 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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