upload_recipe_image_file

Upload an image file for a recipe.

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/upload-recipe-image-file.md

WHAT IT DOES

What upload_recipe_image_file does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use upload_recipe_image_file 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 upload_recipe_image_file is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies recipe metadata by associating an image file with a recipe. It is reversible (images can be replaced or removed), non-destructive, and produces no side effects beyond storing the uploaded file. It fits the Write category as it modifies existing data (adds an image reference to a recipe).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'upload_recipe_image_file' and description 'Upload an image file for a recipe' indicate a file creation/addition operation that modifies recipe data by attaching an image asset.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

upload_recipe_image_file Rate-limited

upload_recipe_image_file 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": {
    "upload_recipe_image_file": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "upload_recipe_image_file_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 upload_recipe_image_file call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about upload_recipe_image_file

What does the upload_recipe_image_file tool do? +

Upload an image file for a recipe. 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 upload_recipe_image_file? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit upload_recipe_image_file? +

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

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

upload_recipe_image_file 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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