update_recipe_last_made · Mealie MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_recipe_last_made does on Mealie MCP Server

AI agents use update_recipe_last_made 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_recipe_last_made needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data (a timestamp field) in a reversible manner. Users can update the timestamp again to any value, so the change is not permanent or destructive. The blast radius is minimal—updating a metadata field does not affect recipe content, meal plans, or data integrity. This is a typical Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update the recipe last-made timestamp', which modifies a timestamp field on a recipe record.

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Verdict

update_recipe_last_made Rate-limited

update_recipe_last_made 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_recipe_last_made": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_recipe_last_made_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_recipe_last_made

What does the update_recipe_last_made tool do? +

Update the recipe last-made timestamp (ISO datetime string). 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_recipe_last_made? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_recipe_last_made? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_recipe_last_made 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_recipe_last_made completely? +

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

update_recipe_last_made 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.