paprika-3-mcp

What is paprika-3-mcp?

paprika-3-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes recipes from the Paprika 3 recipe manager as LLM‑readable resources and allows an LLM (e.g., Claude) to create or update recipes in the app. It is designed for users who want to interact with their Paprika recipe collection through an AI assistant.

How to use paprika-3-mcp?

Install the server via a prebuilt binary (or Homebrew on macOS), then configure your MCP client (e.g., Claude Desktop) to launch it with your Paprika 3 username and password as command‑line arguments. The server provides tools that the LLM can invoke to read, create, and update recipes.

Key features of paprika-3-mcp

• Exposes Paprika 3 recipes as MCP resources (photos planned).
• create_paprika_recipe tool for adding new recipes.
• update_paprika_recipe tool for modifying existing recipes.
• Prebuilt binaries for macOS, Linux, and Windows.
• Homebrew installation on macOS.
• Structured logs with automatic rotation and retention.

Use cases of paprika-3-mcp

• Ask an LLM to find a recipe by ingredient or cuisine from your Paprika collection.
• Have an LLM create a new recipe from a description and save it directly to Paprika 3.
• Let an LLM update an existing recipe (e.g., adjust serving size or ingredient quantities).

FAQ from paprika-3-mcp

What is an MCP server and what does paprika-3-mcp do?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server lets AI assistants like Claude access external data and tools. paprika-3-mcp connects Claude to your Paprika 3 recipes, allowing it to read, create, and update recipes through the Paprika cloud sync.

What are the prerequisites for using paprika-3-mcp?

You need a Mac, Linux, or Windows system; Paprika 3 installed with cloud sync enabled; your Paprika 3 username and password; and an LLM client that supports MCP tools (e.g., Claude Desktop).

How do I install paprika-3-mcp?

On macOS, use Homebrew: brew tap soggycactus/tap && brew install paprika-3-mcp. On Linux and Windows, download the appropriate archive from the Releases page, extract it, and place the binary in your PATH. Verify with paprika-3-mcp --version.

How do I configure paprika-3-mcp with Claude?

Add an entry to your claude_desktop_config.json mcpServers section with the command paprika-3-mcp and arguments --username <your Paprika email> --password <your Paprika password>. Restart Claude to see the tools.

Where can I find the server logs?

Logs are written to platform‑specific directories: ~/Library/Logs/paprika-3-mcp/server.log on macOS, /var/log/paprika-3-mcp/server.log on Linux, %APPDATA%\paprika-3-mcp\server.log on Windows, and /tmp/paprika-3-mcp/server.log otherwise. Logs are rotated at 100 MB, with 5 backups kept and files removed after 10 days.