delete_shopping_item

Delete a shopping item by UUID.

Server Mcp Mealie obrien-matthew/mcp-mealie
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_shopping_item does on Mcp Mealie

AI agents call delete_shopping_item to permanently remove resources in Mcp Mealie — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why delete_shopping_item needs a policy

This tool permanently removes a shopping item from the user's shopping list. While the blast radius is limited to a single item (not system-critical), the action cannot be undone and represents irreversible data loss. Destructive is the appropriate category per rules: it deletes data that cannot be restored without separate recovery mechanisms.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a shopping item by UUID' — irreversible removal of data.

Questions about delete_shopping_item

What does the delete_shopping_item tool do? +

Delete a shopping item by UUID. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mcp Mealie MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_shopping_item? +

Register the Mcp Mealie MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_shopping_item: 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 Mcp Mealie. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_shopping_item? +

delete_shopping_item is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_shopping_item? +

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

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

delete_shopping_item is provided by the Mcp Mealie MCP server (obrien-matthew/mcp-mealie). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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