scrape_recipe_image · Mealie MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What scrape_recipe_image does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use scrape_recipe_image 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 scrape_recipe_image needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies recipe data (specifically the recipe image field) in a reversible manner. The image can be updated or removed later, making it a Write operation rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'scrape and set a recipe image from a URL' — the 'set' operation modifies recipe data by updating its associated image.

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Verdict

scrape_recipe_image Rate-limited

scrape_recipe_image 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": {
    "scrape_recipe_image": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "scrape_recipe_image_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 scrape_recipe_image

What does the scrape_recipe_image tool do? +

Ask Mealie to scrape and set a recipe image 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 scrape_recipe_image? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit scrape_recipe_image? +

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

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

scrape_recipe_image 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.