delete_tag

Delete a tag by UUID.

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

What delete_tag does on Mcp Mealie

AI agents call delete_tag 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_tag needs a policy

The tool permanently removes a tag from the Mealie system. Deletion is an irreversible action that cannot be undone, fitting the Destructive category. Severity is high because deleting tags could affect recipe organization, meal plans, and shopping lists that may reference those tags, but the blast radius is scoped to taxonomy data rather than critical system operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly contains 'delete'; description states 'Delete a tag by UUID' — irreversible data removal operation.

Questions about delete_tag

What does the delete_tag tool do? +

Delete a tag 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_tag? +

Register the Mcp Mealie MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_tag: 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_tag? +

delete_tag 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_tag? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_tag 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_tag completely? +

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

delete_tag 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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