How do I find my ReciPal API Key?

Log in to your [**ReciPal account**](https://recipal.com/), navigate to your account settings, and you will find your API Key in the integrations or developer section. Copy and paste it below.

Can the agent show serving sizes?

Yes. Every recipe record retrieved by your agent includes serving size metadata and the number of servings per recipe.

Does it support ingredient lists?

Yes. The `get_recipe_details` tool retrieves the full list of ingredients used in a specific recipe, along with their weights.

ReciPal MCP Server for Cursor 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: ReciPal
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Author: Vinkius

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Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "recipal": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About ReciPal MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire food manufacturing and recipe auditing workflow with ReciPal, the specialized source for nutritional labeling data. By connecting ReciPal to your agent, you transform complex ingredient analysis into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve recipe details, audit calorie counts, and query ingredient lists without you ever touching a labeling portal. Whether you are conducting product research or managing regional dietary constraints, your agent acts as a real-time nutritional consultant, ensuring your data is always verified and precise.

Cursor's Agent mode turns ReciPal into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from ReciPal and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 4 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.

What you can do

Recipe Auditing — Retrieve high-resolution details for all recipes in your catalog, including names, calorie counts, and serving metadata.
Ingredient Oversight — Audit the available ingredients in the ReciPal database to understand the thematic distribution of components instantly.
Nutritional Intelligence — Query full nutritional breakdowns for specific recipes to assist in deep-dive dietary classification.
Resource Discovery — Retrieve unique recipe identifiers to help you identify relevant markers for your food products.
Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your nutritional research workflow is always operational.

The ReciPal MCP Server exposes 4 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Cursor 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 ReciPal to Cursor via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ReciPal MCP Server with Cursor.

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new MCP server

Start using ReciPal

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using ReciPal, help me...". 4 tools available

Why Use Cursor with the ReciPal MCP Server

Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with ReciPal through the Model Context Protocol.

Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context

Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards

MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment

VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools

ReciPal + Cursor Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the ReciPal MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP

Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically

Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates

Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data

ReciPal MCP Tools for Cursor (4)

These 4 tools become available when you connect ReciPal to Cursor via MCP:

check_api_status

Check if the ReciPal service is operational

get_recipe_details

Get full nutritional and ingredient details for a specific recipe by ID

list_recipal_ingredients

List all ingredients available in the ReciPal database

list_recipal_recipes

List all recipes in your ReciPal account

Example Prompts for ReciPal in Cursor

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor agent to start working with ReciPal immediately.

"List all my recipes using ReciPal."

"What are the details for recipe ID '12345'?"

"List all ingredients available in ReciPal."

Troubleshooting ReciPal MCP Server with Cursor

Common issues when connecting ReciPal to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Tools not appearing in Cursor

Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.

Server shows as disconnected

Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.

ReciPal + Cursor FAQ

Common questions about integrating ReciPal MCP Server with Cursor.

What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?

Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.

Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?

Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.

Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?

No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.

How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?

Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.