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Connect Mealie Recipe Manager 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. Turn your AI agent into a digital sous-chef.

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

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

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.

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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 · 13 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Mealie.

  1. 01

    Get recipe

    This capability pulls a specific recipe from your Mealie instance using its slug. It returns all the ingredients and instructions you need.

  2. 02

    List categories

    Use this to see all the recipe categories you have set up in Mealie.

  3. 03

    List recipes

    This capability returns a list of all the recipes stored in your Mealie instance.

  4. 04

    List meal plans

    This capability retrieves your current scheduled meal plans.

Capability set02 / 04

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Mealie.

  1. 05

    Toggle shopping list item

    Use this to mark an item in your shopping list as completed or uncompleted.

  2. 06

    Create meal plan

    This capability lets your agent add a new entry to your meal planning schedule.

  3. 07

    Create recipe

    Use this to add a brand new recipe to your Mealie database.

Capability set03 / 04

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Mealie.

  1. 08

    Create shopping list

    This capability creates a new grocery list in your Mealie instance.

  2. 09

    Delete meal plan

    Use this to remove a specific meal plan entry from your schedule.

  3. 10

    Delete recipe

    This capability removes a recipe from your Mealie collection.

Capability set04 / 04

11-13

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 13 available through Mealie.

  1. 11

    List shopping lists

    This capability shows you all the shopping lists you have created.

  2. 12

    List tags

    Use this to view all the tags used to organize your recipes.

  3. 13

    Update recipe

    This capability allows you to modify the details of an existing recipe.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Weekly Prep

Ask your agent to look at your meal plans and generate a shopping list for the week.

02

Quick Recipe Lookup

Ask for the ingredients of a specific recipe while you are standing in the kitchen.

03

Grocery Store Assistance

Use your agent to check off items on your shopping list as you find them.

04

Recipe Library Maintenance

Tell your agent to add a new recipe or update an old one in your database.

Automate a task

Put Mealie 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

Mealie 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.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

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

You don't need a client to put Mealie 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

1032ms average. Fast in production.

Mealie is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1260ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
820ms
Slowest day
1260ms
14-day trend
Improving-5%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 13 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 Mealie, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Mealie Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BnbsdJueZVsBOC2FT7R5AenxO9rtMf4l6pWw6A2Y/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Mealie capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mealie-recipe-manager-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BnbsdJueZVsBOC2FT7R5AenxO9rtMf4l6pWw6A2Y/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 Mealie in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Mealie owners hand off.

This MCP is for anyone who uses Mealie to manage their kitchen and wants to interact with their data through a chat interface.

  • 01

    Home Cooks

    People who want to find recipes or add ingredients to lists without leaving their chat window.

  • 02

    Meal Planners

    Users who want to organize their weekly food schedule through natural conversation.

  • 03

    Health Enthusiasts

    Individuals tracking recipe databases and categories for nutritional planning.

FAQ

Questions Mealie owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Mealie instance?

    You need to provide your Mealie Instance URL and your Personal API Token when you subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

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

  • 03

    Can I use this to create new recipes?

    Yes, the MCP includes capabilities to create new recipes and update existing ones in your Mealie database.

  • 04

    Does this work with my existing shopping lists?

    Yes, you can list your existing shopping lists and toggle items as completed.

  • 05

    Do I need to host the MCP myself?

    No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you, so it is ready to use immediately after connection.

  • 06

    How can I see the full instructions for a specific recipe?

    You can use the get_recipe capability by providing the recipe's unique slug. The agent will return the full details, including ingredients, steps, and yield.

  • 07

    Can I mark items as 'bought' on my shopping list using the AI?

    Yes! Use the toggle_shopping_list_item capability. You just need the shopping list ID and the item ID to check or uncheck items remotely.

  • 08

    Is it possible to see what I have planned for dinner this week?

    Absolutely. The list_meal_plans capability retrieves all scheduled entries, allowing your AI to summarize your upcoming meals for the week.

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