create_random_meal_plan_entry · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_random_meal_plan_entry does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use create_random_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_random_meal_plan_entry needs a policy

This tool creates (writes) a new meal plan entry by generating a random assignment. The action is reversible (the entry can be deleted or modified), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. The severity is low because meal plan entries are non-critical data with minimal blast radius—incorrect random meal assignments cause only minor inconvenience and can be easily corrected.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a random meal plan entry'; this action creates new data in the meal planning system.

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Verdict

create_random_meal_plan_entry Rate-limited

create_random_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_random_meal_plan_entry": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_random_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_random_meal_plan_entry

What does the create_random_meal_plan_entry tool do? +

Create a random meal plan entry for a date and meal type. 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_random_meal_plan_entry? +

Register the Mealie MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_random_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_random_meal_plan_entry? +

create_random_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_random_meal_plan_entry? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_random_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_random_meal_plan_entry completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_random_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_random_meal_plan_entry? +

create_random_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.