mealie_shopping_items_add · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mealie_shopping_items_add does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use mealie_shopping_items_add 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_items_add needs a policy

Adding items to a shopping list creates or modifies data in a reversible manner (items can be removed later), fitting the Write category. It is not destructive, does not execute arbitrary code, and has minimal blast radius if misused—worst case being unwanted items added to a shopping list that can be easily deleted. Severity is low due to limited real-world impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mealie_shopping_items_add' indicates it adds items to a shopping list. The 'add' operation is a reversible write action consistent with the server's stated capability to manage shopping lists. Description is empty, reducing confidence slightly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

mealie_shopping_items_add Rate-limited

mealie_shopping_items_add 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_items_add": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mealie_shopping_items_add_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_items_add

What does the mealie_shopping_items_add tool do? +

mealie_shopping_items_add. 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_items_add? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit mealie_shopping_items_add? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mealie_shopping_items_add 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_items_add completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mealie_shopping_items_add. 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_items_add? +

mealie_shopping_items_add 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.