iFood MCP Server for LangChain 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
LangChain is the leading Python framework for composable LLM applications. Connect iFood through Vinkius and LangChain agents can call every tool natively. combine them with retrievers, memory, and output parsers for sophisticated AI pipelines.
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import asyncio
from langchain_mcp_adapters.client import MultiServerMCPClient
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI
from langgraph.prebuilt import create_react_agent
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with MultiServerMCPClient({
"ifood": {
"transport": "streamable_http",
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
}
}) as client:
tools = client.get_tools()
agent = create_react_agent(
ChatOpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
tools,
)
response = await agent.ainvoke({
"messages": [{
"role": "user",
"content": "Using iFood, show me what tools are available.",
}]
})
print(response["messages"][-1].content)
asyncio.run(main())
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About iFood MCP Server
What you can do
Transform your iFood merchant operations with AI-powered automation. Your agents can:
LangChain's ecosystem of 500+ components combines seamlessly with iFood through native MCP adapters. Connect 11 tools via Vinkius and use ReAct agents, Plan-and-Execute strategies, or custom agent architectures. with LangSmith tracing giving full visibility into every tool call, latency, and token cost.
- Monitor incoming orders in real-time with status tracking
- Accept and progress orders through preparation workflow
- Manage restaurant catalogs — update prices, availability, descriptions
- Review order details including customer info, items, and totals
- Configure operating hours for each day of the week
- Track delivery logistics and assign drivers to orders
- View store information and configuration across all locations
The iFood MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to LangChain in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect iFood to LangChain via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the iFood MCP Server with LangChain.
Install dependencies
Run pip install langchain langchain-mcp-adapters langgraph langchain-openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save the code and run python agent.py
Explore tools
The agent discovers 11 tools from iFood via MCP
Why Use LangChain with the iFood MCP Server
LangChain provides unique advantages when paired with iFood through the Model Context Protocol.
The largest ecosystem of integrations, chains, and agents. combine iFood MCP tools with 500+ LangChain components
Agent architecture supports ReAct, Plan-and-Execute, and custom strategies with full MCP tool access at every step
LangSmith tracing gives you complete visibility into tool calls, latencies, and token usage for production debugging
Memory and conversation persistence let agents maintain context across iFood queries for multi-turn workflows
iFood + LangChain Use Cases
Practical scenarios where LangChain combined with the iFood MCP Server delivers measurable value.
RAG with live data: combine iFood tool results with vector store retrievals for answers grounded in both real-time and historical data
Autonomous research agents: LangChain agents query iFood, synthesize findings, and generate comprehensive research reports
Multi-tool orchestration: chain iFood tools with web scrapers, databases, and calculators in a single agent run
Production monitoring: use LangSmith to trace every iFood tool call, measure latency, and optimize your agent's performance
iFood MCP Tools for LangChain (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect iFood to LangChain via MCP:
assign_driver
Requires order ID and driver ID. Use this to manage your own delivery fleet and coordinate order fulfillment. Assign a delivery driver to an iFood order
get_business_hours
Use this to review or verify the current schedule before making changes. Get operating hours for an iFood store
get_catalog
Use this to review menu structure, check item availability, or prepare updates to pricing or descriptions. Get the menu catalog for an iFood store
get_logistics
Use this to track order fulfillment and coordinate with delivery personnel. Get logistics/delivery information for an iFood order
get_order_details
Use this to review order contents before accepting or preparing. Get complete details of a specific iFood order
get_orders
Can filter by status: PENDING, ACCEPTED, PREPARING, READY, DISPATCHED, DELIVERED, CANCELLED. Returns order number, customer info, items, totals, and timestamps. Use this to monitor order flow and track pending orders. List orders for an iFood store
get_store_details
Use this to review store configuration before making updates. Get detailed information about a specific iFood store
get_stores
Returns store IDs, names, addresses, and operational status. Use this first to get store IDs needed for other operations like fetching orders or managing catalogs. List all stores associated with the iFood merchant account
update_business_hours
Requires a schedule object with open/close times for each day. Use this to change store hours, add weekend schedules, or set holiday closures. The schedule should be a JSON object with day keys (monday, tuesday, etc.) and arrays of {start: "HH:MM", end: "HH:MM"} objects. Update operating hours for an iFood store
update_catalog_item
Only pass the fields you want to change. Common use: update prices, toggle availability, or change descriptions. Requires store ID and item ID. Update a menu item in the iFood store catalog
update_order_status
Common workflow: PENDING -> ACCEPTED -> PREPARING -> READY -> DISPATCHED -> DELIVERED. Can also set to CANCELLED if needed. Use this to progress orders through the fulfillment pipeline. Update the status of an iFood order
Example Prompts for iFood in LangChain
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your LangChain agent to start working with iFood immediately.
"Show me all pending orders and accept them automatically"
"Update the price of 'Combo Burger Especial' to R$32.90 and mark it as unavailable until tomorrow"
"Change my store hours to open at 11am and close at 11pm every day this week"
Troubleshooting iFood MCP Server with LangChain
Common issues when connecting iFood to LangChain through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MultiServerMCPClient not found
pip install langchain-mcp-adaptersiFood + LangChain FAQ
Common questions about integrating iFood MCP Server with LangChain.
How does LangChain connect to MCP servers?
langchain-mcp-adapters to create an MCP client. LangChain discovers all tools and wraps them as native LangChain tools compatible with any agent type.Which LangChain agent types work with MCP?
Can I trace MCP tool calls in LangSmith?
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Connect iFood to LangChain
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.