mealie_recipe_actions_trigger · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mealie_recipe_actions_trigger does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents invoke mealie_recipe_actions_trigger to trigger actions in Mealie MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why mealie_recipe_actions_trigger needs a policy

The name 'trigger' indicates the tool invokes an action rather than merely reading or writing data reversibly. Without a description, we cannot confirm if it deletes, executes code, or performs other operations, but 'trigger' semantically aligns with Execute category—launching operations whose effects depend on what action is triggered.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mealie_recipe_actions_trigger' suggests triggering of actions on recipes; combined with 'actions' in the name and the pattern of other tools on this server (create, delete, update, get), this implies execution of some operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

mealie_recipe_actions_trigger Rate-limited

mealie_recipe_actions_trigger stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_recipe_actions_trigger": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mealie_recipe_actions_trigger_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

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_recipe_actions_trigger

What does the mealie_recipe_actions_trigger tool do? +

mealie_recipe_actions_trigger. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Mealie MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on mealie_recipe_actions_trigger? +

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

mealie_recipe_actions_trigger is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit mealie_recipe_actions_trigger? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mealie_recipe_actions_trigger 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_recipe_actions_trigger completely? +

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

mealie_recipe_actions_trigger 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.