🍳 HowToCook-MCP Server 🥘 -- 炫一周好饭，拒绝拼好饭

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About 🍳 HowToCook-MCP Server 🥘 -- 炫一周好饭，拒绝拼好饭

基于Anduin2017 / HowToCook （程序员在家做饭指南）的mcp server

Basic information

Category

Other

Runtime

node

Transports

stdio

Publisher

worryzyy

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "howtocook-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "howtocook-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is HowToCook-MCP Server?

HowToCook-MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built on the Anduin2017/HowToCook dataset. It enables AI assistants to recommend recipes, query dish details, and plan weekly meals for users of MCP-compatible clients like Claude and Cursor.

How to use HowToCook-MCP Server?

Install Node.js 16.0.0+, then clone the repository or install globally via npm install -g howtocook-mcp. Configure the MCP client (e.g., Cursor) with the server name howtocook-mcp and the command npx -y howtocook-mcp. Start the server with npm start or run directly with node build/index.js. Use --transport <stdio|http|sse> and --port <number> to customize the transport and port (defaults: stdio, port 3000).

Key features of HowToCook-MCP Server

Query all available recipes from the cookbook
Filter recipes by category (e.g., breakfast, seafood, meat)
Retrieve full details for a specific recipe
Generate a weekly meal plan with dietary constraints
Pick a random daily menu for indecisive users

Use cases of HowToCook-MCP Server

Plan a week of balanced meals for a family, avoiding allergens
Quickly find a seafood or vegetarian recipe for tonight’s dinner
Get a spontaneous menu recommendation for a group of guests
Look up ingredient lists and cooking steps for a named dish
Integrate recipe search into an AI-powered cooking assistant

FAQ from HowToCook-MCP Server

What runtime does HowToCook-MCP Server require?

Node.js 16.0.0 or higher is required.

What MCP clients are supported?

It works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, and others.

How do I change the transport mode?

Use the --transport flag with stdio, http, or sse. Default is stdio.

Can I install HowToCook-MCP Server globally?

Yes, run npm install -g howtocook-mcp and then use npx -y howtocook-mcp.

Does it support DXT for one-click installation in Claude Desktop?

Yes. Install @anthropic-ai/dxt, run dxt init in the server folder, then dxt pack to create a .dxt file that can be opened in Claude Desktop.

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