parse_ingredients · Mealie MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What parse_ingredients does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents invoke parse_ingredients to trigger actions in Mealie MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why parse_ingredients needs a policy

This tool triggers an external parser endpoint to process ingredient text, which is an operation that runs external processing logic. It doesn't simply read stored data but sends data to an endpoint for transformation/processing. No data modification or deletion is involved, making Execute the most appropriate category.

From the tool's definition Parse multiple ingredient lines using Mealie's parser endpoint

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Verdict

parse_ingredients Rate-limited

parse_ingredients stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "parse_ingredients": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "parse_ingredients_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about parse_ingredients

What does the parse_ingredients tool do? +

Parse multiple ingredient lines using Mealie's parser endpoint. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Mealie MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on parse_ingredients? +

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

parse_ingredients is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit parse_ingredients? +

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

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

parse_ingredients 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.