Mealie (Recipe Manager) Connector for AI agents.
13 live capabilities
Manage your home recipes, meal plans, and grocery lists from a single chat.
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Why people use Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Mealie Recipe Manager: Stop the What's for Dinner Tab Fatigue
This Connector puts your whole kitchen in one place. Instead of hunting for that one specific chicken dish, you just tell your agent to pull it up. You get your instructions, your ingredients, and your shopping list updated in one single conversation.
What Vinkius changes
You get a hands-free way to manage your entire kitchen workflow from a single chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
The Sunday Prep
A user asks the agent to look at their current meal plan and create a shopping list for the missing ingredients for the week.
- Real-world use case 02
The Mid-Week Pivot
A cook asks for a quick pasta from their Italian category and then adds the ingredients to their current shopping list.
- Real-world use case 03
The Recipe Refresh
A user wants to update the serving size on a lasagna recipe, so they ask the agent to use update_recipe to change it from 4 to 8.
Complete set · 13capabilities
The complete Mealie (Recipe Manager) capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Mealie (Recipe Manager).
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Mealie (Recipe Manager).
- 01 Capability
Delete recipe
Delete a recipe from your database. This keeps your collection clean by removing old or incorrect entries.
- 02 Capability
Get recipe
Get a specific recipe by its slug. You can see all ingredients and instructions instantly without leaving your chat.
- 03 Capability
Update recipe
Update an existing recipe. This is useful for changing serving sizes or ingredients.
- 04 Capability
List categories
List all categories in your Mealie instance. This helps you find the right type of meal quickly.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Mealie (Recipe Manager).
- 05 Capability
List meal plans
List all meal plans. You can see what you are cooking for the rest of the week.
- 06 Capability
List recipes
List all recipes in your database. Use this to browse your entire collection at once.
- 07 Capability
List shopping lists
List all shopping lists. You can check what you need for your next trip.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Mealie (Recipe Manager).
- 08 Capability
List tags
List all tags. This helps you filter recipes by specific dietary needs.
- 09 Capability
Toggle shopping list item
Toggle a shopping list item. This keeps your grocery list updated in real time as you find items.
- 10 Capability
Create meal plan
Create a new meal plan entry. Use this to organize your upcoming dinners.
11—13
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Mealie (Recipe Manager).
- 11 Capability
Create recipe
Create a new recipe. This is the quickest way to save new meals you have tried.
- 12 Capability
Create shopping list
Create a new shopping list. You can create lists for weekly hauls or special parties.
- 13 Capability
Delete meal plan
Delete a meal plan entry. Use this to clear out plans that no longer work for your week.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Mealie (Recipe Manager) to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Mealie (Recipe Manager) 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_BnbsdJueZVsBOC2FT7R5AenxO9rtMf4l6pWw6A2Y/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 Mealie (Recipe Manager), and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Mealie (Recipe Manager) for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BnbsdJueZVsBOC2FT7R5AenxO9rtMf4l6pWw6A2Y/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 Mealie (Recipe Manager) URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Mealie (Recipe Manager) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mealie-recipe-manager": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BnbsdJueZVsBOC2FT7R5AenxO9rtMf4l6pWw6A2Y/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 Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Mealie (Recipe Manager), help me...". 13 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mealie-recipe-manager": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BnbsdJueZVsBOC2FT7R5AenxO9rtMf4l6pWw6A2Y/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 Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Ask Copilot: "Using Mealie (Recipe Manager), help me...". 13 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mealie-recipe-manager": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BnbsdJueZVsBOC2FT7R5AenxO9rtMf4l6pWw6A2Y/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 Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Mealie (Recipe Manager), help me...". 13 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"mealie-recipe-manager": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BnbsdJueZVsBOC2FT7R5AenxO9rtMf4l6pWw6A2Y/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 Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Ask Cline: "Using Mealie (Recipe Manager), help me...". 13 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add mealie-recipe-manager --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BnbsdJueZVsBOC2FT7R5AenxO9rtMf4l6pWw6A2Y/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 Mealie (Recipe Manager)
Ask Claude: "Using Mealie (Recipe Manager), show me...". 13 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Mealie can move forward.
This is for the home cook who feels overwhelmed by daily meal decisions, the health nut tracking specific macros, or the organized household manager who wants a structured meal plan without the manual data entry.
Home Cook
Uses this on Tuesday nights to quickly find a 30-minute meal and add missing items to a shopping list.
Meal Planner
Uses this on Sunday afternoons to map out the entire week's menu and generate a consolidated grocery list.
Health Enthusiast
Uses this to filter recipes by specific categories or tags to ensure they are sticking to their nutritional goals.
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Before you connect
Questions about Mealie.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Does the Mealie Recipe Manager work with my existing account?
Yes, it connects directly to your current Mealie instance using your URL and API token. You can keep all your existing data while gaining AI access.
Can I use this to build my weekly meal plan?
You can ask your agent to create and schedule meals for specific dates, making it easy to plan your week without manual entry.
How do I add new recipes to my list?
Just tell your agent to create a new recipe and provide the details like ingredients and instructions. It will save them to your database automatically.
Can it help me while I'm at the grocery store?
You can ask your agent to toggle items off your shopping list as you find them in the aisles, keeping your list updated in real time.
Does this Connector work with Claude and Cursor?
Yes, it works with any AI client that supports the Model Context Protocol, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
Is this for professional chefs or just home cooks?
It is great for anyone who manages a recipe database, from home cooks to organized meal planners who want to streamline their kitchen workflow.
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.
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.
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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