update_meal_plan_entry · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_meal_plan_entry does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use update_meal_plan_entry 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 update_meal_plan_entry needs a policy

This tool modifies meal plan entries, which is a Write operation. The severity is medium because meal plan changes could affect household meal preparation and grocery planning, but the impact is reversible and localized to meal planning data, not critical infrastructure or irreversible data loss.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_meal_plan_entry' and description 'Update an existing meal plan entry' indicate modification of existing data. The action is reversible (can be updated again or reverted), not destructive or financial.

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Verdict

update_meal_plan_entry Rate-limited

update_meal_plan_entry 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": {
    "update_meal_plan_entry": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_meal_plan_entry_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_meal_plan_entry

What does the update_meal_plan_entry tool do? +

Update an existing meal plan entry. 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 update_meal_plan_entry? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_meal_plan_entry? +

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

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

update_meal_plan_entry 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.