mealie_shopping_add_recipe · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mealie_shopping_add_recipe does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use mealie_shopping_add_recipe 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_shopping_add_recipe needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies shopping list data by associating a recipe with it. The operation is reversible (items can be removed), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. Given the Mealie server context (meal planning and shopping list operations) and sibling tools like mealie_comments_create and mealie_categories_create, this follows the pattern of data creation/modification tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mealie_shopping_add_recipe' indicates it adds a recipe to a shopping list. The verb 'add' modifies data (the shopping list) reversibly. Description is empty, lowering confidence slightly.

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Verdict

mealie_shopping_add_recipe Rate-limited

mealie_shopping_add_recipe 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_shopping_add_recipe": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mealie_shopping_add_recipe_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_shopping_add_recipe

What does the mealie_shopping_add_recipe tool do? +

mealie_shopping_add_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_shopping_add_recipe? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mealie_shopping_add_recipe? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mealie_shopping_add_recipe 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_shopping_add_recipe completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mealie_shopping_add_recipe. 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_shopping_add_recipe? +

mealie_shopping_add_recipe 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.