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bulk_categorize_recipes

Assign categories to multiple recipes at once by matching recipe IDs with category objects. Use it to organize many recipes in a single bulk action instead of updating them individually.

Instructions

Bulk Categorize Recipes — Recipe: Bulk Actions. Create categorize. [POST /api/recipes/bulk-actions/categorize] Keywords: bulk_categorize_recipes, bulk categorize recipes, create categorize, add categorize, new categorize, make categorize, write categorize, categorize, recipe bulk actions, recipes, bulk actions, create, add, new, make, write, post, mealie.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyYes

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.2.11

TDQS

D1.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It reveals only that the operation is a POST bulk action, but does not explain whether categories replace or append to existing ones, what permissions are required, or whether the change is reversible.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness2/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The first line identifies the tool, but the remainder is keyword-stuffed SEO text that does not earn its place. The structure is noisy rather than front-loaded with useful details.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a bulk mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is inadequate. It omits the body semantics, usage context, and behavioral effects needed to call the tool correctly.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters1/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not explain the single required body parameter or its nested 'recipes' and 'categories' fields. The agent gets no semantic guidance beyond the schema's structural titles.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose2/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description largely restates the tool name, cycling through 'Bulk Categorize Recipes' and 'Create categorize' without explaining what categorizing actually means or how it differs from sibling bulk actions like bulk_tag_recipes. The endpoint and keyword list add no clarifying substance.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as bulk_tag_recipes, bulk_settings_recipes, or bulk_delete_recipes. The keyword list provides search terms but no context or exclusions.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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