set_recipe_rating

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/set-recipe-rating.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_recipe_rating does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use set_recipe_rating 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 set_recipe_rating is rated Medium

Setting a recipe rating updates user-generated metadata associated with a recipe. This is a reversible modification (ratings can be changed or cleared), not destructive deletion. No code execution, financial transaction, or external command invocation is involved. The tool fits the Write category: modifies data reversibly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_recipe_rating' indicates modification of recipe metadata. Sibling tools like 'add_favorite' and 'create_mealplan' on this server are all Write operations that create or update data reversibly within the Mealie recipe management system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_recipe_rating Rate-limited

set_recipe_rating 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": {
    "set_recipe_rating": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_recipe_rating_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 set_recipe_rating call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_recipe_rating

What does the set_recipe_rating tool do? +

set_recipe_rating 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 set_recipe_rating? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_recipe_rating? +

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

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

set_recipe_rating 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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