FatSecret Connector for AI agents.
2 live capabilities
Pull accurate calorie and macro data from a massive food database.
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Why people use FatSecret
FatSecret for Accurate Nutrition Tracking
With the FatSecret MCP, that manual work disappears. You just tell your agent what you ate, and it pulls the real data from a database of millions of items. You get the facts you need instantly without ever leaving your conversation.
What Vinkius changes
You get accurate nutrition facts for almost any food without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Building a client meal plan
A fitness coach asks their agent to find 5 high-protein snacks under 200 calories.
- Real-world use case 02
Checking a restaurant menu
Someone at a diner asks what is in a chicken wrap.
- Real-world use case 03
Tracking specific brand items
A user wants to know the macros for a specific brand of Greek yogurt.
Complete set · 2capabilities
The complete FatSecret capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with FatSecret.
01—02
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 2 available through FatSecret.
- 01 Capability
Get fatsecret food details
Get a full nutritional breakdown for a specific food item. This capability shows all available serving sizes at once.
- 02 Capability
Search fatsecret foods
Search the database for calorie and macro data. It helps you find nutrition facts for generic and branded products.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask FatSecret to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use FatSecret from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ltoVus2qK1BQ5r7C33cCY2nztaYw2SE4eC1Hkl37/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it FatSecret, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable FatSecret for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ltoVus2qK1BQ5r7C33cCY2nztaYw2SE4eC1Hkl37/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the FatSecret URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable FatSecret in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fatsecret": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ltoVus2qK1BQ5r7C33cCY2nztaYw2SE4eC1Hkl37/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using FatSecret
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using FatSecret, help me...". 2 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fatsecret": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ltoVus2qK1BQ5r7C33cCY2nztaYw2SE4eC1Hkl37/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using FatSecret
Ask Copilot: "Using FatSecret, help me...". 2 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fatsecret": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ltoVus2qK1BQ5r7C33cCY2nztaYw2SE4eC1Hkl37/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using FatSecret
Open Cascade and ask: "Using FatSecret, help me...". 2 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fatsecret": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ltoVus2qK1BQ5r7C33cCY2nztaYw2SE4eC1Hkl37/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using FatSecret
Ask Cline: "Using FatSecret, help me...". 2 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add fatsecret --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ltoVus2qK1BQ5r7C33cCY2nztaYw2SE4eC1Hkl37/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using FatSecret
Ask Claude: "Using FatSecret, show me...". 2 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work FatSecret can move forward.
This is for anyone who tracks their intake and hates manual data entry. It's built for people who need precision in their diet management.
Fitness Coach
Use this to quickly build accurate meal plans for clients without manual searching.
Dietitian
Pull precise macro data for specific branded products to create balanced nutrition guides.
Weight Loss Enthusiast
Check the calorie counts of restaurant meals or snacks while you are on the go.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsNutritionix
Analyze food nutrition from natural language using the industry-leading NLP engine. type any meal description and get instant, precise calorie and macro data.
API Ninjas Nutrition
Fast, NLP-powered food nutrition analysis. type any food description and get instant calorie, protein, fat, carb, fiber, and sugar data.
FatSecret Platform
Manage your nutritional research. audit food records and recipes via AI.
USDA FoodData Central
Access the gold standard in nutrition data. 300,000+ foods with scientific-grade nutrient profiles from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Nutritional Estimator
Calculate total and per-serving macro and calorie content of recipes using weight-based nutritional density data.
Edamam
Manage food and nutrition. audit recipes and ingredients via AI.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep FatSecret connected.
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Cursor -
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Windsurf -
ZCode -
Cline -
Zed -
Continue -
Kiro -
Roo Code -
Zencoder -
Goose -
Void -
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Qodo -
Tabnine -
Pieces -
Sourcegraph Cody -
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AnythingLLM -
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Chorus -
5ire -
n8n -
LangChain -
LlamaIndex -
CrewAI -
Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about FatSecret.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can FatSecret MCP find nutrition for specific restaurant chains?
Yes. It includes data for many popular restaurant chains, so you can check the calories and macros for common fast food and casual dining items.
Does FatSecret MCP work for branded grocery items?
It does. You can look up specific packaged goods and branded snacks to get accurate nutrition facts rather than generic estimates.
What kind of macro data does FatSecret MCP provide?
It provides a full breakdown including calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates for almost any food item in the database.
Can I use FatSecret MCP to plan my daily diet?
Yes. You can ask your agent to find foods that fit your daily calorie goals and get the exact numbers to help you stay on track.
Is the food database in FatSecret MCP up to date?
The FatSecret platform is used by millions of people worldwide, which ensures the database is massive and constantly relevant for your needs.
How do I get FatSecret API access?
Register at platform.fatsecret.com for a free developer account. You'll receive a Client ID and Client Secret for OAuth 2.0 authentication.
Does FatSecret include data on restaurant chains and packaged foods?
Yes, the database includes a vast array of branded products, restaurant chains, and generic foods from around the world.
Are multiple serving sizes supported for foods?
Yes, most foods in the platform have multiple serving size options available, such as per 100g, per piece, or per cup, giving you highly accurate portion logging.
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