How do I connect my BigOven account?

You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and then enter your BigOven API Key to establish the connection.

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Can I search for recipes by what I have in my fridge?

Yes, you can use the search by ingredient capability to find recipes that match your specific items.

Does this provide nutritional information?

Yes, the MCP allows your agent to retrieve full recipe details, including nutritional data.

Can I see what other people thought of a recipe?

Yes, the capability includes a function to retrieve user reviews and ratings for specific recipes.

Can I search for recipes based on ingredients I have in my fridge?

Yes! Use the search_by_ingredient capability and provide the ingredients you have (e.g., 'chicken, broccoli'). The agent will return recipes you can make.

How do I get the step-by-step instructions for a recipe?

First, find the Recipe ID using the search capabilities. Then, ask the agent to get_recipe with that ID. It will retrieve the full ingredient list and step-by-step instructions.

Does the integration allow me to add recipes to a grocery list?

Currently, the toolset is focused on public discovery and searching (Read-Only). Managing personal grocery lists requires user-specific OAuth which is managed directly on the BigOven app.

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Connect BigOven to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Pull millions of recipes and nutritional data into your AI workspace.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through BigOven.

01
Get recipe reviews
This capability pulls user feedback and ratings for a specific recipe so you can see if it's actually good.
02
Search by ingredient
Use this to find recipes that match the specific ingredients you have in your kitchen.
03
List categories
This capability provides a list of valid recipe categories to help your agent filter searches.
04
Get collection
This capability retrieves the full details and recipe lists from a specific curated collection.

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4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through BigOven.

05
Get recipe photos
Get visual guides and photos for a recipe to see what the finished dish should look like.
06
Get recipe
This capability fetches the complete recipe profile, including ingredients and instructions.
07
List collections
Use this to see seasonal or themed recipe collections available in the database.
08
Search recipes
This capability searches the database for recipes using specific titles or keywords.

Real work

What teams actually run

Leftover Management

Tell your agent what is in your pantry to get immediate recipe suggestions.

Content Creation

Use recipe details and photos to assist in writing food-related articles or blogs.

Dietary Planning

Retrieve specific nutritional info to ensure meals meet client requirements.

Menu Inspiration

Browse curated collections to find seasonal dish ideas for upcoming events.

Automate a task

Put BigOven to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

BigOven works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put BigOven to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

931ms average. Fast in production.

BigOven is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1423ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 737ms
Slowest day: 1423ms
14-day trend: Improving-13%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of BigOven, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with BigOven. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

BigOven Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LgO43Xna97p1WXQzHconkQceFNl7OHv97Bo9LPsF/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — BigOven capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bigoven-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LgO43Xna97p1WXQzHconkQceFNl7OHv97Bo9LPsF/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up BigOven in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work BigOven owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone who needs to bridge the gap between culinary data and digital workflows.

01
Food Bloggers
Research ingredient variations and recipe details without switching tabs.
02
Meal Planners
Generate meal ideas based on leftover ingredients using natural language.
03
Health Coaches
Pull specific nutritional data to share with clients during planning sessions.

FAQ

Questions BigOven owners ask.

01
How do I connect my BigOven account?
You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and then enter your BigOven API Key to establish the connection.
02
Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?
You can use this with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Can I search for recipes by what I have in my fridge?
Yes, you can use the search by ingredient capability to find recipes that match your specific items.
04
Does this provide nutritional information?
Yes, the MCP allows your agent to retrieve full recipe details, including nutritional data.
05
Can I see what other people thought of a recipe?
Yes, the capability includes a function to retrieve user reviews and ratings for specific recipes.
06
Can I search for recipes based on ingredients I have in my fridge?
Yes! Use the search_by_ingredient capability and provide the ingredients you have (e.g., 'chicken, broccoli'). The agent will return recipes you can make.
07
How do I get the step-by-step instructions for a recipe?
First, find the Recipe ID using the search capabilities. Then, ask the agent to get_recipe with that ID. It will retrieve the full ingredient list and step-by-step instructions.
08
Does the integration allow me to add recipes to a grocery list?
Currently, the toolset is focused on public discovery and searching (Read-Only). Managing personal grocery lists requires user-specific OAuth which is managed directly on the BigOven app.

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Connect BigOven to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get recipe reviews

Search by ingredient

List categories

Get collection

05-08

Get recipe photos

Get recipe

List collections

Search recipes

What teams actually run

Leftover Management

Content Creation

Dietary Planning

Menu Inspiration

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

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Food Bloggers

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Health Coaches

How do I connect my BigOven account?

Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

Can I search for recipes by what I have in my fridge?

Does this provide nutritional information?

Can I see what other people thought of a recipe?

Can I search for recipes based on ingredients I have in my fridge?

How do I get the step-by-step instructions for a recipe?

Does the integration allow me to add recipes to a grocery list?

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