list_meal_types

List available meal types (breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc.)

Server Tandoor MCP Server mc-mario/tandoor-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What list_meal_types does on Tandoor MCP Server

AI agents call list_meal_types to retrieve information from Tandoor MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why list_meal_types needs a policy

This tool queries and returns a list of meal type categories from the Tandoor system. There are no side effects, no data creation or modification, no code execution, and no destructive or financial implications. The operation is purely informational retrieval of system configuration data, fitting the Read category with low severity due to minimal blast radius if misused.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_meal_types' and description 'List available meal types' indicate a read-only operation that retrieves predefined meal type options without modifying any data.

Questions about list_meal_types

What does the list_meal_types tool do? +

List available meal types (breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc.). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Tandoor MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_meal_types? +

Register the Tandoor MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_meal_types: 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 Tandoor MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_meal_types? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_meal_types? +

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

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

list_meal_types is provided by the Tandoor MCP Server MCP server (mc-mario/tandoor-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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