unlock_admin_users · Mealie MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What unlock_admin_users does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use unlock_admin_users 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 unlock_admin_users needs a policy

This tool modifies user account state by unlocking previously locked users. While reversible (users can be locked again), it grants access to accounts that were administratively restricted, potentially allowing unauthorized access or account takeover if misused.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'unlock_admin_users' and description 'Unlock users through the admin API' indicate modification of user account state, specifically reversing a locked/disabled status.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

unlock_admin_users Rate-limited

unlock_admin_users 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": {
    "unlock_admin_users": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unlock_admin_users_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about unlock_admin_users

What does the unlock_admin_users tool do? +

Unlock users through the admin API. 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 unlock_admin_users? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit unlock_admin_users? +

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

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

unlock_admin_users 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.