mealie_categories_update · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mealie_categories_update does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use mealie_categories_update 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why mealie_categories_update needs a policy

The tool modifies category metadata within the Mealie recipe management system. Updates are reversible operations that change data without deletion or irreversible effects. No financial transactions, code execution, or destructive operations are involved. Low severity reflects the narrow scope (categories only) and minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mealie_categories_update' and description 'Update a category' indicate modification of existing category data in a reversible manner.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

mealie_categories_update Rate-limited

mealie_categories_update 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": {
    "mealie_categories_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mealie_categories_update_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about mealie_categories_update

What does the mealie_categories_update tool do? +

Update a category. 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 mealie_categories_update? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mealie_categories_update? +

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

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

mealie_categories_update is provided by the Mealie MCP Server MCP server (mdlopresti/mealie-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.