MCP Recipes Server

What is MCP Recipes Server?

MCP Recipes Server is a tool that exposes methods to query recipes through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows users to search for recipes by name, ingredients, cuisine, or ID. It is intended for developers building MCP‑based applications that need recipe data.

How to use MCP Recipes Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with yarn install, then run the server using yarn dev (development) or yarn build and yarn start (production). The server starts on port 3000 by default; set the PORT environment variable to change it. A client example is provided and can be run with yarn client while the server is running.

Key features of MCP Recipes Server

• Query recipes by name, ingredients, cuisine, or ID
• Runs as an MCP‑compliant server
• Default port 3000, configurable via PORT environment variable
• Simple client example included

Use cases of MCP Recipes Server

• Search for recipes by name in a cooking assistant application
• Find recipes that use specific ingredients
• Browse recipes from a particular cuisine
• Look up a recipe by its unique identifier

FAQ from MCP Recipes Server

How do I install MCP Recipes Server?

Clone the repository, then run yarn install to install dependencies.

How do I start MCP Recipes Server?

Use yarn dev for development or run yarn build followed by yarn start for production.

What port does MCP Recipes Server use?

The default port is 3000. You can change it by setting the PORT environment variable.

What query parameters are supported?

You can query recipes by name, ingredients, cuisine, or ID.

How do I run the client example?

Make sure the server is running, then run yarn client in another terminal.