How to Use the Mealie (Recipe Manager) MCP in Cline
Cline controls your Mealie instance. Move from planning to shopping without ever leaving your VS Code workspace.
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Connect Mealie (Recipe Manager) MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Mealie (Recipe Manager) to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Cline executes recipe updates directly
Tell Cline to fix a recipe, and it performs `update_recipe` after reading the current version. It handles the logic so you don't have to navigate the UI. If you want to remove old entries, Cline runs `delete_recipe` safely. It checks the data first to ensure you aren't removing the wrong item.
Automated shopping lists in Cline
Cline manages your chores by calling `create_shopping_list` whenever you need a new one. It populates your list by reading your selected recipes. When you finish a task, Cline fires `toggle_shopping_list_item` to keep your status accurate. It tracks your progress while you write code.
Deep integration for Cline and Mealie
Cline indexes your kitchen by running `list_recipes` and `list_tags`. It builds a local context of your inventory before it starts any work. Whenever you need to create a new entry, it uses `create_recipe` with the metadata you provide. It ensures your database stays clean and organized.
Set up Mealie (Recipe Manager) MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
mealie-recipe-manager-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Mealie (Recipe Manager) refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mealie-recipe-manager-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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