create_meal_plan_entry · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_meal_plan_entry does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use create_meal_plan_entry 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 create_meal_plan_entry needs a policy

This tool creates a new meal plan entry, which is a reversible write operation. It adds data to the system without deleting or destroying existing data, and does not execute arbitrary code or move financial resources. The impact is limited to meal planning data organization within a single user's Mealie instance, making it low severity even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_meal_plan_entry' and description 'Create a new meal plan entry' explicitly indicate creation of new data in the meal planning system.

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Verdict

create_meal_plan_entry Rate-limited

create_meal_plan_entry 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": {
    "create_meal_plan_entry": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_meal_plan_entry_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 create_meal_plan_entry

What does the create_meal_plan_entry tool do? +

Create a new meal plan entry. 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 create_meal_plan_entry? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_meal_plan_entry? +

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

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

create_meal_plan_entry 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.