@recipeapi/mcp

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Recipe API. Gives Claude, Cursor, and other AI assistants access to 25,000+ recipes with nutrition data.

Quick Setup

``bash
npx @recipeapi/mcp
`

The setup wizard will:
1. Help you choose a plan (Free tier available)
2. Open browser to get your API key
3. Auto-configure Claude/Cursor

Manual Configuration

$3

Add to ~/.claude/settings.json:

`json
{
"mcpServers": {
"recipe-api": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@recipeapi/mcp", "--server"],
"env": {
"RECIPE_API_KEY": "rapi_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
`

$3

Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

`json
{
"mcpServers": {
"recipe-api": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@recipeapi/mcp", "--server"],
"env": {
"RECIPE_API_KEY": "rapi_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
`

Available Tools

Once configured, Claude can use these tools:

| Tool | Description | Cost |
|------|-------------|------|
| list_dietary_flags | Get dietary options (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, etc.) | Free |
| list_cuisines | Get available cuisines (Italian, Mexican, etc.) | Free |
| search_recipes | Search recipes by keyword | Free |
| filter_recipes | Filter by cuisine, dietary, difficulty, calories | Free |
| get_recipe` | Get full recipe with ingredients & instructions | 1 credit |

Example Prompts

After setup, try asking Claude:

- "What cuisines are available in the recipe API?"
- "Find me a vegetarian Italian dinner under 500 calories"
- "Search for quick chicken recipes"
- "Get the full recipe for [recipe ID]"

Pricing

| Plan | Unique Recipes/mo | Price |
|------|-------------------|-------|
| Free | 100 | $0 |
| Hobby | 500 | $9/mo |
| Starter | 2,500 | $59/mo |
| Pro | 10,000 | $199/mo |

Get your API key at recipe-api.com

Links

- Recipe API Documentation
- OpenAPI Spec
- LLM Context

License

MIT