list_recipe_tools

List Mealie recipe tools/utensils.

SERVERMealie MCP Server SOURCEnikopol666/mealie-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/nikopol666-mealie-mcp/list-recipe-tools.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_recipe_tools does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents call list_recipe_tools to retrieve information from Mealie MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_recipe_tools is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves information about recipe tools and utensils in Mealie. It performs a read-only operation with no side effects, data modifications, or external triggers. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only retrieve existing tool/utensil information.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_recipe_tools' and description 'List Mealie recipe tools/utensils' indicate a retrieval operation with no modifications.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_recipe_tools safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mealie MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_recipe_tools, this is the rule to start with:

list_recipe_tools Allowed

list_recipe_tools is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_recipe_tools": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mealie MCP Server, apply this rule, and every list_recipe_tools call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_recipe_tools

What does the list_recipe_tools tool do? +

List Mealie recipe tools/utensils. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mealie MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_recipe_tools? +

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

list_recipe_tools is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_recipe_tools? +

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

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

list_recipe_tools 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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