fatsecret_create_saved_meal · Fatsecret MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What fatsecret_create_saved_meal does on Fatsecret

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why fatsecret_create_saved_meal needs a policy

This tool creates or adds a new saved meal entry, which is a Write operation. It modifies user data (creates a new meal template) but the action is fully reversible—the meal can be edited or deleted. There is no destructive capability, no code execution, no financial transaction, and no irreversible data loss.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'fatsecret_create_saved_meal' combined with description 'Create a reusable meal template' indicates a reversible creation operation that adds data to the user's meal planning system.

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Verdict

fatsecret_create_saved_meal Rate-limited

fatsecret_create_saved_meal 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": {
    "fatsecret_create_saved_meal": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "fatsecret_create_saved_meal_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about fatsecret_create_saved_meal

What does the fatsecret_create_saved_meal tool do? +

Create a reusable meal template (e.g.,. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Fatsecret MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on fatsecret_create_saved_meal? +

Register the Fatsecret MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for fatsecret_create_saved_meal: 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 Fatsecret. Nothing to install.

What risk level is fatsecret_create_saved_meal? +

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

Can I rate-limit fatsecret_create_saved_meal? +

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

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

fatsecret_create_saved_meal is provided by the Fatsecret MCP server (yurzs/fatsecret-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.