duplicate_recipe · Mealie MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What duplicate_recipe does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use duplicate_recipe 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 duplicate_recipe needs a policy

This tool creates a new copy of an existing recipe, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete or overwrite data, execute code, or involve financial transactions. The blast radius is medium as it creates duplicate data in the recipe store.

From the tool's definition Duplicate a recipe, optionally with a new name

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

duplicate_recipe Rate-limited

duplicate_recipe 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": {
    "duplicate_recipe": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "duplicate_recipe_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 duplicate_recipe

What does the duplicate_recipe tool do? +

Duplicate a recipe, optionally with a new name. 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 duplicate_recipe? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit duplicate_recipe? +

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

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

duplicate_recipe 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.