mealie_recipes_shared_create · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mealie_recipes_shared_create does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use mealie_recipes_shared_create 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_shared_create needs a policy

This tool creates a new share link, which is a reversible write operation. It modifies state by generating a new share link record but does not delete, execute code, move money, or perform irreversible actions. The blast radius is minimal—a shared recipe link can be revoked or ignored without data loss.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a share link for a recipe.' This generates a new shareable link resource.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

mealie_recipes_shared_create Rate-limited

mealie_recipes_shared_create 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_shared_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mealie_recipes_shared_create_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_shared_create

What does the mealie_recipes_shared_create tool do? +

Create a share link for a recipe. 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_shared_create? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mealie_recipes_shared_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mealie_recipes_shared_create 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_shared_create completely? +

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

mealie_recipes_shared_create 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.