import_recipe_from_zip · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What import_recipe_from_zip does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use import_recipe_from_zip 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_zip needs a policy

This tool creates new recipe entries from imported data, which is a reversible write operation. While it modifies the recipe database, the action can be undone by deleting the imported recipes. The medium severity reflects the moderate blast radius: an agent could import many recipes (e.g., crafted malicious ZIP files) or spam the system, but the impact is confined to recipe data and remains reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create recipes from a Mealie recipe ZIP archive' — the verb 'Create' indicates data creation/modification. The tool accepts base64-encoded ZIP archives and generates new recipe records in the system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

import_recipe_from_zip Rate-limited

import_recipe_from_zip 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_zip": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_recipe_from_zip_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 import_recipe_from_zip

What does the import_recipe_from_zip tool do? +

Create recipes from a Mealie recipe ZIP archive encoded as base64. 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_zip? +

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

import_recipe_from_zip 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_zip? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the import_recipe_from_zip 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_zip completely? +

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

import_recipe_from_zip 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.