tandoor_shopping_list · Tandoor MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What tandoor_shopping_list does on Tandoor MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why tandoor_shopping_list needs a policy

The server description explicitly states the server allows users to 'update shopping list items', which maps to Write (create or modify data reversibly). The tool name 'tandoor_shopping_list' aligns with managing shopping list entries. However, the tool description is empty, so confidence is reduced.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'tandoor_shopping_list' and server description mentions 'update shopping list items'

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

tandoor_shopping_list Rate-limited

tandoor_shopping_list 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": {
    "tandoor_shopping_list": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tandoor_shopping_list_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Tandoor MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about tandoor_shopping_list

What does the tandoor_shopping_list tool do? +

tandoor_shopping_list. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tandoor 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 tandoor_shopping_list? +

Register the Tandoor MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tandoor_shopping_list: 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 Tandoor MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tandoor_shopping_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit tandoor_shopping_list? +

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

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

tandoor_shopping_list is provided by the Tandoor MCP Server MCP server (oculairmedia/tandoor.mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.