add_recommended_grocery · CoupleHub MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_recommended_grocery does on CoupleHub MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_recommended_grocery needs a policy

This tool creates a new entry in a recommended grocery list, which is a reversible data modification. It does not read-only, execute arbitrary code, destroy data, or involve financial transactions. The low severity reflects that adding a grocery item has minimal blast radius—worst case is cluttered or irrelevant grocery suggestions that can be easily removed.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_recommended_grocery' and description 'Manually add an item to recommended list' indicate creation/modification of a grocery list item. The verb 'add' and context of managing grocery lists aligns with Write operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_recommended_grocery Rate-limited

add_recommended_grocery 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": {
    "add_recommended_grocery": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_recommended_grocery_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about add_recommended_grocery

What does the add_recommended_grocery tool do? +

Manually add an item to recommended list with no meal link. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CoupleHub 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_recommended_grocery? +

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

What risk level is add_recommended_grocery? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_recommended_grocery? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_recommended_grocery 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_recommended_grocery completely? +

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

add_recommended_grocery is provided by the CoupleHub MCP Server MCP server (uczesieweba/couplehub-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.