add_shopping_list_item

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why add_shopping_list_item needs a policy

This tool creates new shopping list items, which is a Write operation (reversible modification). Severity is medium because misuse could add unwanted items to a user's shopping list, causing inconvenience or potentially financial impact if items are then purchased, but the operation itself is reversible (items can be removed).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add an item to the shopping list', which is a create/modify operation that adds data to a persistent shopping list. The verb 'add' and the action of modifying a shopping list indicate reversible data creation.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access add_shopping_list_item gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control add_shopping_list_item

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Tandoor MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for add_shopping_list_item:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_shopping_list_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_shopping_list_item_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

add_shopping_list_item 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.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about add_shopping_list_item

What does the add_shopping_list_item tool do? +

Add an item to the shopping list, allowing food/unit names or IDs. 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 add_shopping_list_item? +

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

What risk level is add_shopping_list_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_shopping_list_item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_shopping_list_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 add_shopping_list_item completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_shopping_list_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 add_shopping_list_item? +

add_shopping_list_item is provided by the Tandoor MCP Server MCP server (starbuck93/tandoor-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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