get_tools

A read tool on the Mealie MCP server.

SERVERMealie MCP Server SOURCEgraysoncadams/mealie-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/graysoncadams-mealie-mcp/get-tools.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_tools does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents call get_tools to retrieve information from Mealie 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_tools is rated Low

This tool appears to be a utility for discovering available operations on the MCP server. It has no side effects, does not modify data, and serves an informational purpose. It falls squarely into the Read category. The low severity reflects minimal risk even if misused—querying tool metadata cannot harm recipe data or system integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_tools' strongly suggests a utility function that retrieves or lists available tools/endpoints rather than modifying data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_tools Allowed

get_tools 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_tools": {}
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about get_tools

What does the get_tools tool do? +

get_tools is a read tool on the Mealie MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mealie MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_tools? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_tools? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_tools 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_tools completely? +

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

get_tools 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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