create_recipe

Server Mealie MCP Server that0n3guy/mealie-mcp-server-ts

Category Write

Risk class Medium

Parameters 00 required

WHAT IT DOES

What create_recipe does on Mealie MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_recipe needs a policy

This tool creates new recipe entries in the database, which is a write operation that adds data. It is reversible (recipes can be deleted via the delete_recipe sibling tool), so it does not qualify as Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a new recipe' which creates data in the Mealie recipe database. The function creates a new record reversibly in the system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_recipe Rate-limited

create_recipe 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": {
    "create_recipe": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_recipe_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 Mealie MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_recipe

What does the create_recipe tool do? +

Create a new recipe with the specified name, ingredients, and instructions. PREFERRED: Use structured ingredients with {quantity, unit, food, note} for proper tracking in Mealie. This enables meal planning and shopping list features. Plain text strings are supported as fallback but lose these benefits. When using structured ingredients with a food name that doesn. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mealie 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 create_recipe? +

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

What risk level is create_recipe? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_recipe? +

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

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

create_recipe is provided by the Mealie MCP Server MCP server (that0n3guy/mealie-mcp-server-ts). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.