set_recipe_ingredients · Mcp Mealie MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_recipe_ingredients does on Mcp Mealie

AI agents use set_recipe_ingredients to create or update resources in Mcp Mealie — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Mcp Mealie environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_recipe_ingredients needs a policy

This tool modifies recipe ingredient data reversibly. It updates an existing recipe's ingredients rather than deleting or executing arbitrary operations. This is consistent with Write category (create, update, post, upload). Severity is medium because ingredient modification could affect meal planning or food allergen data if misused, but changes are reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_recipe_ingredients' combined with server description stating it manages recipes and exposes REST API. The 'set_' prefix indicates modification of data. Sibling tools include 'create_recipe' and other Write operations, establishing pattern.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

set_recipe_ingredients Rate-limited

set_recipe_ingredients 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": {
    "set_recipe_ingredients": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_recipe_ingredients_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_recipe_ingredients

What does the set_recipe_ingredients tool do? +

set_recipe_ingredients. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Mealie MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_recipe_ingredients? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_recipe_ingredients? +

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

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

set_recipe_ingredients 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.