import_recipe_from_url · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What import_recipe_from_url does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use import_recipe_from_url 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 import_recipe_from_url needs a policy

The tool creates and stores new recipe records in Mealie's database from external sources. While not destructive (data can be edited/deleted), and not as severe as execute (no arbitrary code execution), it does modify the recipe database state. The impact is reversible and the scope is limited to recipe creation, warranting a medium severity classification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'import_recipe_from_url' combined with description 'Import a recipe from a URL' indicates fetching recipe data from an external source and storing it in the Mealie system. This is a create/write operation that adds new recipe data to the database.

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Verdict

import_recipe_from_url Rate-limited

import_recipe_from_url 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": {
    "import_recipe_from_url": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_recipe_from_url_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about import_recipe_from_url

What does the import_recipe_from_url tool do? +

Import a recipe from a URL. 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 import_recipe_from_url? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit import_recipe_from_url? +

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

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

import_recipe_from_url 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.