create_recipe_tool · Mealie MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_recipe_tool does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use create_recipe_tool 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_recipe_tool needs a policy

This tool creates new data (a recipe tool/utensil) in the Mealie database. It falls under the Write category as it is a create operation that is reversible and does not delete data or execute arbitrary commands. Severity is low because creating a recipe tool has minimal impact on system functionality or data integrity, and any mistakes can be easily corrected by deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a Mealie recipe tool/utensil' — this is a create operation that adds a new recipe tool/utensil to the system. The action is reversible (can be deleted) and has no side effects beyond adding data to Mealie.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_recipe_tool Rate-limited

create_recipe_tool 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_recipe_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_recipe_tool_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_recipe_tool

What does the create_recipe_tool tool do? +

Create a Mealie recipe tool/utensil. 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_recipe_tool? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_recipe_tool? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_recipe_tool 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_recipe_tool completely? +

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

create_recipe_tool 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.