mealie_shopping_items_add_bulk · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What mealie_shopping_items_add_bulk does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use mealie_shopping_items_add_bulk 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_bulk needs a policy

This tool creates new shopping list items, which is reversible data modification (items can be deleted). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or involve financial transactions. The 'bulk' nature increases the blast radius from 'low' to 'medium' severity—an agent could add many unwanted items, cluttering the shopping list, though this is easily correctable. Classification is Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mealie_shopping_items_add_bulk' and description 'Add multiple items to a shopping list at once' indicate creation/modification of shopping list data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

mealie_shopping_items_add_bulk Rate-limited

mealie_shopping_items_add_bulk 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_bulk": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mealie_shopping_items_add_bulk_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_bulk

What does the mealie_shopping_items_add_bulk tool do? +

Add multiple items to a shopping list 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_shopping_items_add_bulk? +

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

mealie_shopping_items_add_bulk 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_bulk? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mealie_shopping_items_add_bulk 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_bulk completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mealie_shopping_items_add_bulk. 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_bulk? +

mealie_shopping_items_add_bulk 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.