Mealie (Recipe Manager) MCP Server with 13 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersManage your Mealie recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists directly through your AI agent. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to Mealie (Recipe Manager) through a governed connection. 13 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the Mealie MCP Server?
The Mealie MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to Mealie via 13 tools. Manage your Mealie recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists directly through your AI agent. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (13)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Mealie
Ask your AI agent "List all my recipes in Mealie." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 13 tools connected to real Mealie data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
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Use all 13 Mealie (Recipe Manager) tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to Mealie (Recipe Manager) through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Create meal plan on Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Create a new meal plan entry
Create recipe on Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Create a new recipe
Create shopping list on Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Create a new shopping list
Delete meal plan on Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Delete a meal plan entry
Delete recipe on Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Remove a recipe
Get recipe on Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Retrieve a specific recipe by its slug
List categories on Mealie (Recipe Manager)
List all categories
List meal plans on Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Retrieve current meal plans
List recipes on Mealie (Recipe Manager)
List all recipes
List shopping lists on Mealie (Recipe Manager)
List all shopping lists
List tags on Mealie (Recipe Manager)
List all tags
Toggle shopping list item on Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Toggle shopping list item completion
Update recipe on Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Update an existing recipe
What the Mealie (Recipe Manager) MCP Server unlocks
Connect your Mealie instance to any AI agent and take full control of your kitchen workflow. From organizing recipes to automating your weekly meal planning, your AI acts as a digital sous-chef.
What you can do
- Recipe Management — List, create, and update recipes. Fetch full details using slugs to get ingredients and instructions instantly.
- Meal Planning — View your current meal plans and schedule new recipes for specific dates to stay organized.
- Shopping Lists — Manage your grocery runs by listing shopping lists and toggling items as you find them in the store.
- Organization — Browse through your custom categories and tags to find the perfect meal for any occasion.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Mealie Instance URL and Personal API Token
3. Start managing your recipes and meals from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Home Cooks — quickly find recipes or add ingredients to shopping lists without leaving your chat interface
- Meal Planners — automate the organization of your weekly food schedule through natural conversation
- Health Enthusiasts — keep track of your recipe database and categories for better nutritional planning
Frequently asked questions about the Mealie (Recipe Manager) MCP Server
How can I see the full instructions for a specific recipe?
You can use the get_recipe tool by providing the recipe's unique slug. The agent will return the full details, including ingredients, steps, and yield.
Can I mark items as 'bought' on my shopping list using the AI?
Yes! Use the toggle_shopping_list_item tool. You just need the shopping list ID and the item ID to check or uncheck items remotely.
Is it possible to see what I have planned for dinner this week?
Absolutely. The list_meal_plans tool retrieves all scheduled entries, allowing your AI to summarize your upcoming meals for the week.
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