set_recipe_ingredients_parsed

WHAT IT DOES

What set_recipe_ingredients_parsed does on Mcp Mealie

AI agents use set_recipe_ingredients_parsed 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_parsed needs a policy

The 'set_' prefix indicates an update/modify operation on recipe ingredients, which is reversible (not destructive). This falls under Write category. Severity is medium because modifying recipe data could affect meal plans or shopping lists if the AI agent corrupts ingredient information, but the scope is limited to a single recipe's ingredient data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_recipe_ingredients_parsed' indicates modification of recipe ingredient data. Server context shows Mealie is a recipe/meal management system with capabilities to 'manage recipes' and create/modify recipe data.

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Verdict

set_recipe_ingredients_parsed Rate-limited

set_recipe_ingredients_parsed 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_parsed": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_recipe_ingredients_parsed_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_recipe_ingredients_parsed

What does the set_recipe_ingredients_parsed tool do? +

set_recipe_ingredients_parsed. 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_parsed? +

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

set_recipe_ingredients_parsed 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_parsed? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_recipe_ingredients_parsed 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_parsed completely? +

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

set_recipe_ingredients_parsed 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.