delete_recipe_action

Delete one household recipe action by ID.

Server Mealie MCP Server nikopol666/mealie-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_recipe_action does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents call delete_recipe_action to permanently remove resources in Mealie MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why delete_recipe_action needs a policy

This tool permanently removes a recipe from the Mealie system. Deletion is irreversible and cannot be undone through normal operations. While the blast radius is somewhat limited to a single recipe rather than bulk deletion, this still constitutes a destructive action that warrants high severity. An AI agent misusing this could inadvertently delete important recipes without recovery options.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete one household recipe action by ID.' The verb 'delete' combined with the explicit action of removing a recipe indicates irreversible data destruction.

Questions about delete_recipe_action

What does the delete_recipe_action tool do? +

Delete one household recipe action by ID. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mealie MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_recipe_action? +

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

delete_recipe_action is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_recipe_action? +

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

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

delete_recipe_action 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.

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