remove_shopping_list_item

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why remove_shopping_list_item needs a policy

The tool irreversibly deletes a shopping list item, which cannot be undone without re-adding it manually. This qualifies as Destructive rather than Write (which is reversible via update). While the blast radius is limited to a single shopping list item and unlikely to cause severe harm, the irreversible deletion of data warrants medium severity and Destructive classification.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'remove' and description states 'Remove an item from the shopping list' — this permanently deletes data from the shopping list.

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

POLICY

How to control remove_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 remove_shopping_list_item:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "remove_shopping_list_item"
  ]
}

remove_shopping_list_item disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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EXPLORE

Related tools and policies

More Tandoor MCP Server tools

Write add_shopping_list_item Add an item to the shopping list, allowing food/unit names or IDs. Write create_tandoor_meal_plan Add one or more recipes to the Tandoor meal plan for a specific date and meal type. Write create_tandoor_recipe Create a new recipe in Tandoor. Write update_shopping_list_item Update an existing shopping list item (e.g., check/uncheck, change amount). Read get_foods List or search for foods. Read get_keywords List or search for keywords. Read get_meal_plans Retrieve meal plan entries from Tandoor, optionally filtering by date range and meal type. Read get_meal_types List all available meal types in Tandoor.

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FAQ

Questions about remove_shopping_list_item

What does the remove_shopping_list_item tool do? +

Remove an item from the shopping list. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Tandoor MCP Server 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 remove_shopping_list_item? +

Register the Tandoor MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_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 remove_shopping_list_item? +

remove_shopping_list_item 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 remove_shopping_list_item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the remove_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 remove_shopping_list_item completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for remove_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 remove_shopping_list_item? +

remove_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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