create_user_api_token · Mealie MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_user_api_token does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use create_user_api_token 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_user_api_token needs a policy

This tool creates an API token, which is a Write operation (creates a new credential). However, the severity is high because a newly created API token could grant persistent access to the Mealie system, potentially enabling an attacker to perform further actions including reading sensitive data, modifying recipes/meal plans, or escalating privileges. Credential creation has significant security implications.

From the tool's definition 'Create a Mealie API token for the current user'

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_user_api_token Rate-limited

create_user_api_token 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_user_api_token": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_user_api_token_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_user_api_token

What does the create_user_api_token tool do? +

Create a Mealie API token for the current user. 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_user_api_token? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit create_user_api_token? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_user_api_token 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_user_api_token completely? +

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

create_user_api_token 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.