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Vinkius

Edamam Connector for AI agents.

6 live capabilities

Audit recipes and nutritional data for dietary planning and culinary research.

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Why people use Edamam

Edamam for Accurate Nutritional Auditing

This Connector lets your AI client do that entire loop in one go. You just describe the meal or list the ingredients, and your agent pulls the precise data. You get a clean nutritional breakdown without ever leaving your chat window.

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What Vinkius changes

You get instant access to professional-grade food data through a simple chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Auditing a specific meal's calories

    A nutritionist needs to check if a 'Chicken Salad' is actually low-fat.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Building a high-protein weekly menu

    A meal planner needs a 7-day high-protein menu.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Exploring regional appetizer ideas

    A chef wants to explore Italian appetizers.

Complete set · 6capabilities

The complete Edamam capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Edamam.

Capability set01 / 02

01—03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through Edamam.

  1. 01 Capability

    Get nutrition details

    Get a full nutritional breakdown for a list of ingredients. It provides calories, weights, and markers in one go.

  2. 02 Capability

    Search recipes by cuisine

    Find recipes categorized by specific regions like Italian or American. It helps you build menus based on regional themes.

  3. 03 Capability

    Search recipes by diet

    Search for meals that fit specific dietary goals like high-protein or low-fat. This is perfect for maintaining strict nutritional control.

Capability set02 / 02

04—06

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 6 available through Edamam.

  1. 04 Capability

    Search recipes by health

    Identify recipes with health-focused labels like vegan or gluten-free. It makes dietary planning for specific restrictions much faster.

  2. 05 Capability

    Search recipes

    Look up food dishes using general keywords or names. Use this for broad discovery when you have a specific ingredient in mind.

  3. 06 Capability

    Check api status

    Verify if the Edamam service is currently online. Use this to troubleshoot your connection if data isn't appearing.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Edamam to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Edamam from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Claude · Web + desktop

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Connector URL · ready to paste

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https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nfsLv8ajlLVYS16Iou3o3hDTZ0QGNxWsWV6tN04d/mcp
  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it Edamam, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable Edamam for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work Edamam can move forward.

Built around the request

Nutritionists who need to audit data quickly, chefs looking for regional inspirations, and meal planners who want to automate dietary tracking.

01

Nutritionist

Audits ingredient weights and calories for clients without manual lookups.

02

Meal Planner

Quickly builds weekly menus based on strict dietary labels like low-fat or vegan.

03

Culinary Researcher

Finds regional food trends and themes across different cuisines.

04

Hospitality Ops Lead

Automates food data queries for large-scale catering and menu planning.

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01 3 capabilities

Edamam

Search over 2.3 million recipes, analyze nutritional data, and access a database of 900,000+ food items directly from your AI agent.

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02 4 capabilities

ReciPal

Manage food recipes. audit ingredients and nutrition via AI.

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03 13 capabilities

Spoonacular

Search recipes, analyze nutrition, and plan meals with AI-powered food data.

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04 8 capabilities

BigOven

Access over a million recipes via BigOven. search dishes, read reviews, and explore collections directly from any AI agent.

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05 2 capabilities

Nutritionix

Analyze food nutrition from natural language using the industry-leading NLP engine. type any meal description and get instant, precise calorie and macro data.

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Before you connect

Questions about Edamam.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

How can the Edamam MCP help with meal planning?

It finds recipes based on your specific diet labels like high-protein or low-fat. This allows you to build complete menus that meet strict nutritional goals in seconds.

Can I use Edamam MCP to check calories?

Yes, your agent can pull nutritional breakdowns for specific ingredients. You can ask for the calorie count of a list of items to see the total for a meal.

Does the Edamam MCP support vegan diets?

It can filter for health labels like vegan and gluten-free. This makes it easy to find plant-based options that meet specific dietary restrictions.

How do I get regional recipes with Edamam MCP?

You can search specifically by cuisine types like Italian or American. This is great for discovering regional food themes and diverse meal ideas.

Is the Edamam MCP good for nutritionists?

It is ideal for nutritionists who need to audit ingredient weights and nutritional markers quickly. It removes the need for manual data entry into spreadsheets.

Can the Edamam MCP help with food research?

Yes, it allows you to identify regional food distribution and themes across a massive database, making it a powerful capability for culinary research.

What happens if the data doesn't load?

You can check the status of the connection to see if the service is currently online. This helps you quickly determine if there is a connection issue.

How do I find my Edamam App ID and App Key?

Register for a developer account at developer.edamam.com, create an application for the Recipe Search or Nutrition Analysis API, and you will find your credentials in your dashboard. Copy and paste them below.

Does it calculate nutrition for any ingredient?

Yes. Use the get_nutrition_details capability and provide a list of ingredients (e.g., '1 large apple'). Your agent will return the full nutritional metadata instantly.

Can the agent filter by diet labels?

Yes. The search_recipes_by_diet capability allows your agent to audit recipes matching specific dietary constraints like 'balanced', 'high-protein', or 'low-carb'.

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