
worryzyy/howtocook-mcp
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MCP server based on Anduin2017 / HowToCook (Programmer's Guide to Cooking at Home).
Overview
The MCP (Model Context Protocol) server built on Anduin2017/HowToCook allows AI assistants to recommend recipes and plan meals, solving the century-old challenge of "what to eat today!" Data source: Anduin2017/HowToCook ⭐ If you don't have a star, go and get a star! As follows: Please make sure you have installed the latest version of Claude Desktop. The current MCP DXT file has been uploaded to the codebase, which can be downloaded or forked to build it yourself 2. In the folder containing the local MCP server, run dxt init. This is the root directory of your MCP. This command will guide you to create manifest.json Now, any DXT-supported application can run your local MCP server. For example, opening the file with Claude for macOS and Windows will display the installation dialog - 🤖 Claude Desktop Application - 📝 Cursor - 💼 Other clients that support MCP 1. - Get all available recipe data and a cooking encyclopedia -- Use this with caution—the context is too broad 2. - Filter recipes by category, want seafood? Breakfast? Meat? Staple foods? One-click done! 3. - Search for full details of specific recipes by dish name, including ingredients, steps, etc. 4. - Plan delicious dishes for a whole week based on your dietary restrictions, allergens, and number of diners 5. - A blessing for choice paralysis! Recommend today's menu directly based on the number of people, no more agonizing - --transport - Select transmission mode (default is stdio) - --port - listen port for HTTP or SSE transmission (default is 3000)
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The CDN acceleration and security protection for this project are sponsored by Tencent EdgeOne
Asia’s Best CDN, Edge and Security Solutions - Tencent EdgeOne
Transform your AI assistant into a personal chef, offering advice for your daily meals!
The MCP (Model Context Protocol) server built on Anduin2017/HowToCook allows AI assistants to recommend recipes and plan meals, solving the century-old challenge of “what to eat today!”
Data source: Anduin2017/HowToCook ⭐ If you don’t have a star, go and get a star!
🎉 Want to use your current MCP directly? Try it now https://howtocookmcp.weilei.site/
🎉 At the same time, we also offer DXT (Desktop Extensions) for everyone to experience, allowing one-click installation to Claude Desktop
As follows: Please make sure you have installed the latest version of Claude Desktop. The current MCP DXT file has been uploaded to the codebase, which can be downloaded or forked to build it yourself
How can local development be packaged into DXT?
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Run
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/dxt -
In the folder containing the local MCP server, run
dxt init. This is the root directory of your MCP. This command will guide you to createmanifest.json -
Run
dxt packto create a dxt file
Now, any DXT-supported application can run your local MCP server. For example, opening the file with Claude for macOS and Windows will display the installation dialog
For details, see: anthropics/dxt
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🔌 Supported MCP clients
This server is suitable for all AI assistants and clients that support the MCP protocol, including but not limited to:
- 🤖 Claude desktop application
- 📝 Cursor
- 💼 Other clients that support MCP
✨ Delicious Features
This MCP server offers the following gourmet tools:
- ** Query 📚 all recipes** - Get all available recipe data, cooking encyclopedia – use this with caution – the context is too large
- 🔍 Search recipes by category - Filter recipes by category, want seafood? Breakfast? Meat? Staple foods? One-click done!
- ** 📖 Query Specified Recipes** - Query the complete details of a specific dish by name, including ingredients, steps, and more
- 🧩 Smart Meal Recommendations – Plan delicious meals for you throughout the week based on your dietary restrictions, allergens, and number of diners
- 🎲 Don’t Know What to Eat - A blessing for those struggling to choose! Directly recommend today’s menu based on the number of people, so no more agonizing
🚀 Get started quickly
📋 Prerequisites
- Node.js 16.0.0+ 🟢
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Install
npx -y howtocook-mcpConfiguration
{
"mcpServers": {
"howtocook-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "howtocook-mcp"]
}
}
}