mealie_mealplans_update_batch · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mealie_mealplans_update_batch does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use mealie_mealplans_update_batch 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_mealplans_update_batch needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies meal plan data in batch, which is a Write operation. It is not Destructive because updates are reversible (unlike deletions). It is not Execute because it performs data mutation, not arbitrary code/command execution. The 'batch' nature elevates severity to medium as it could affect multiple records at once.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update_batch' which indicates modifying multiple meal plan records. The server description confirms it supports 'creating meal plans' operations. The '_update_' prefix shows reversible data modification.

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Verdict

mealie_mealplans_update_batch Rate-limited

mealie_mealplans_update_batch 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_mealplans_update_batch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mealie_mealplans_update_batch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Mealie MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about mealie_mealplans_update_batch

What does the mealie_mealplans_update_batch tool do? +

mealie_mealplans_update_batch. 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_mealplans_update_batch? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mealie_mealplans_update_batch? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mealie_mealplans_update_batch 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_mealplans_update_batch completely? +

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

mealie_mealplans_update_batch 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.