mealie_recipes_create_from_image · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mealie_recipes_create_from_image does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use mealie_recipes_create_from_image 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_create_from_image needs a policy

This tool creates new recipe data (reversible operation) based on image input. While it uses AI to process the image, the net effect is recipe creation rather than code/command execution or data destruction. The operation is reversible—created recipes can be deleted.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a recipe from an image', indicating data creation. The function accepts image input and generates a new recipe record in the Mealie system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

mealie_recipes_create_from_image Rate-limited

mealie_recipes_create_from_image 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_create_from_image": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mealie_recipes_create_from_image_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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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_recipes_create_from_image

What does the mealie_recipes_create_from_image tool do? +

Create a recipe from an image using AI (experimental). 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_create_from_image? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mealie_recipes_create_from_image? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mealie_recipes_create_from_image 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_create_from_image completely? +

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

mealie_recipes_create_from_image 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.