bulk_tag_recipes · Mealie MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What bulk_tag_recipes does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use bulk_tag_recipes 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 bulk_tag_recipes needs a policy

This tool modifies multiple recipes by applying tags to them. It is a bulk write operation that updates metadata on existing records. While it affects multiple recipes at once (increasing blast radius), tagging is reversible (tags can be removed), so it does not qualify as Destructive. The bulk nature elevates severity to medium.

From the tool's definition 'bulk_tag_recipes' - 'Apply tags to multiple recipes'

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

bulk_tag_recipes Rate-limited

bulk_tag_recipes 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": {
    "bulk_tag_recipes": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bulk_tag_recipes_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 bulk_tag_recipes

What does the bulk_tag_recipes tool do? +

Apply tags to multiple recipes. 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 bulk_tag_recipes? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit bulk_tag_recipes? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bulk_tag_recipes 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 bulk_tag_recipes completely? +

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

bulk_tag_recipes is provided by the Mealie MCP Server MCP server (nikopol666/mealie-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.