hotpepper-gourmet-mcp-server

What is hotpepper-gourmet-mcp-server?

An unofficial MCP server that integrates with the Recruit Web Service Hot Pepper Gourmet API. It provides tools and resources for searching Japanese restaurants, areas, genres, and budget master data, designed for developers building AI applications that access dining information.

How to use hotpepper-gourmet-mcp-server?

Install via Homebrew, Go, or by downloading a binary from the releases page. Obtain an API key from Recruit Web Service, then configure the server in your MCP host by adding it to the mcpServers section with the environment variable HOTPEPPER_GOURMET_API_KEY set to your API key.

Key features of hotpepper-gourmet-mcp-server

• Provides gourmet and shop search tools.
• Offers area master searches at three hierarchy levels.
• Includes genre and dinner budget master searches.
• Serves credit card and service area master resources.
• Requires a Recruit Web Service API key.

Use cases of hotpepper-gourmet-mcp-server

• Search for restaurants by area, genre, or budget.
• Retrieve dinner budget and credit card master data.
• Enable AI assistants to recommend dining options.
• Automate batch lookups of restaurant information.

FAQ from hotpepper-gourmet-mcp-server

What does the hotpepper-gourmet-mcp-server do?

It provides MCP tools and resources to search the Hot Pepper Gourmet API for restaurants, areas, genres, and master data.

What are the dependencies or runtime requirements?

A Recruit Web Service API key is required. Installation works via Homebrew, Go, or direct binary download.

Where does the data come from?

All data is sourced from the official Recruit Web Service Hot Pepper Gourmet API.

How is authentication handled?

Authentication uses an API key passed via the HOTPEPPER_GOURMET_API_KEY environment variable.

Is this an official server?

No, it is an unofficial MCP server and is not affiliated with Recruit Co., Ltd.