mealie_recipes_bulk_update_settings · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mealie_recipes_bulk_update_settings does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use mealie_recipes_bulk_update_settings 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_recipes_bulk_update_settings needs a policy

This tool updates recipe settings (configuration/metadata) rather than destructively deleting or financially transacting. The bulk nature and potential to affect multiple recipes simultaneously elevates severity from low to medium, as misuse could unintentionally alter many recipes at once. However, since updates are reversible (unlike delete operations), it remains in Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'update' and description states 'Update settings for multiple recipes at once' — this modifies data for multiple records in a batch operation.

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Verdict

mealie_recipes_bulk_update_settings Rate-limited

mealie_recipes_bulk_update_settings 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_recipes_bulk_update_settings": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mealie_recipes_bulk_update_settings_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_recipes_bulk_update_settings

What does the mealie_recipes_bulk_update_settings tool do? +

Update settings for multiple recipes at once. 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_recipes_bulk_update_settings? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mealie_recipes_bulk_update_settings? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mealie_recipes_bulk_update_settings 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_recipes_bulk_update_settings completely? +

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

mealie_recipes_bulk_update_settings 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.