FatSecret Platform Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Access real-time nutritional data and recipe details for health research.
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Why people use FatSecret Platform
FatSecret Platform Nutritional Data for Health Tech
With this Connector, your agent does the heavy lifting. You can just ask it to find specific items or pull full nutritional breakdowns instantly. You get a clean, reliable stream of data that keeps your project accurate without the manual headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct link to verified nutritional data without the manual research.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Verifying branded items in a health app
A developer asks the agent to identify a specific snack using its barcode.
- Real-world use case 02
Auditing a client's grocery list
A nutritionist asks the agent to check the protein content of several items.
- Real-world use case 03
Mapping nutritional density by category
A researcher asks for an overview of how the database is structured.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete FatSecret Platform capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with FatSecret Platform.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through FatSecret Platform.
- 01 Capability
Get food details
Pulls the full nutritional breakdown for a specific food ID. Use this to get calories, fats, and protein in one go.
- 02 Capability
Get recipe details
Retrieves all preparation steps and nutrition for a recipe ID. It gives you the full picture of a meal.
- 03 Capability
Search foods
Finds specific food items within the FatSecret database using keywords. It is the fastest way to browse a large inventory.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through FatSecret Platform.
- 04 Capability
List food categories
Shows the high-level categories used to organize the food database. It helps you understand how the data is structured.
- 05 Capability
Get food by barcode
Identifies a specific food product using its UPC or EAN barcode. This helps you verify branded items quickly.
- 06 Capability
Search recipes
Locates recipes based on specific keywords or ingredients. This lets you find meal ideas without leaving your chat.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask FatSecret Platform to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use FatSecret Platform 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_7lRa54UQKpv0UcTVlOWvzkEGEa58Y5tsT1LGDvt3/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 Platform, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable FatSecret Platform for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7lRa54UQKpv0UcTVlOWvzkEGEa58Y5tsT1LGDvt3/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 Platform URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable FatSecret Platform in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fatsecret-platform": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7lRa54UQKpv0UcTVlOWvzkEGEa58Y5tsT1LGDvt3/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 Platform
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using FatSecret Platform, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fatsecret-platform": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7lRa54UQKpv0UcTVlOWvzkEGEa58Y5tsT1LGDvt3/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 Platform
Ask Copilot: "Using FatSecret Platform, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fatsecret-platform": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7lRa54UQKpv0UcTVlOWvzkEGEa58Y5tsT1LGDvt3/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 Platform
Open Cascade and ask: "Using FatSecret Platform, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"fatsecret-platform": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7lRa54UQKpv0UcTVlOWvzkEGEa58Y5tsT1LGDvt3/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 Platform
Ask Cline: "Using FatSecret Platform, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add fatsecret-platform --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7lRa54UQKpv0UcTVlOWvzkEGEa58Y5tsT1LGDvt3/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 Platform
Ask Claude: "Using FatSecret Platform, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work FatSecret Platform can move forward.
This is for nutritionists who need to verify client data, developers building health apps, and researchers who need accurate food specs.
Nutritionist
Verifies a client's daily food logs by pulling accurate nutrient data for every item they eat.
App Developer
Populates a health-tech database with verified food items and recipe metadata.
Health Researcher
Conducts deep dives into nutritional trends by querying thousands of food entries.
Operations Lead
Automates the collection of wellness data for large-scale corporate health programs.
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Before you connect
Questions about FatSecret Platform.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can FatSecret Platform help me build a nutrition app?
Yes. It gives your agent a direct way to pull verified food data and recipe details. You won't have to build your own database from scratch.
How do I use FatSecret Platform to find specific brands?
You can use the barcode search. Just give your agent a UPC or EAN code, and it will pull the exact nutritional profile for that specific product.
Can I use FatSecret Platform for recipe research?
Absolutely. Your agent can search for recipes by keywords and then pull the full preparation steps and nutritional breakdown for any specific result.
Does FatSecret Platform include calorie information?
Yes, it provides detailed nutrient metadata including calories, fats, and proteins for thousands of different food items.
Is FatSecret Platform good for auditing food logs?
It's perfect for that. You can have your agent verify the nutrition of a client's food list by pulling data for each individual item one by one.
How do I find my FatSecret credentials?
Log in to the FatSecret Platform API portal, register a new Application, and you will find your Client ID and Client Secret under the 'API Key' section. Copy and paste them below.
Can the agent search for recipes?
Yes. Use the search_recipes capability. Your agent will retrieve matching recipes from the FatSecret database, including descriptions and nutritional highlights.
Is barcode lookup supported?
Yes. The get_food_by_barcode capability allows your agent to identify a food ID in the FatSecret database using a standard UPC or EAN barcode.
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