Delete a tag.
AI agents call mealie_tags_delete to permanently remove resources in Mealie MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently removes a tag from the Mealie system, which cannot be undone. While the blast radius is moderate (deleting a tag affects categorization/organization but does not directly corrupt recipes or financial data), it is an irreversible destructive action. Destructive category applies because the operation cannot be reversed without manual restoration.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'mealie_tags_delete' explicitly indicates a delete operation. Description states 'Delete a tag,' which is an irreversible data removal action.
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Delete a tag. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mealie MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Mealie MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mealie_tags_delete: 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.
mealie_tags_delete is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mealie_tags_delete 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mealie_tags_delete. 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.
mealie_tags_delete 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.
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