merge_foods

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

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What merge_foods does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use merge_foods 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 merge_foods is rated Medium

Merging foods is a write operation that modifies data reversibly—it consolidates food entries but does not permanently delete them (data is combined rather than destroyed). The empty description reduces confidence slightly, but the name clearly indicates a data modification action.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'merge_foods' indicates combining or consolidating food items. Context shows this is a Mealie recipe/meal management server where food items are core data entities. The operation modifies existing data structure by merging records.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

merge_foods Rate-limited

merge_foods 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": {
    "merge_foods": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "merge_foods_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 merge_foods call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about merge_foods

What does the merge_foods tool do? +

merge_foods 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 merge_foods? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit merge_foods? +

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

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

merge_foods 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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