Spoonacular Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Plan healthy meals and find recipes based on specific dietary needs
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Why people use Spoonacular
Spoonacular for Recipe Search and Nutrition
With this Connector, you just tell your agent what you need. It scans the entire database, filters by your specific diet, and hands you a clean list of options with full nutritional facts. You go from scrolling for twenty minutes to having a solid meal plan in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to professional-grade food data without having to manually browse websites.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
I have chicken and spinach, what can I make?
The agent uses `find_recipes_by_ingredients` to show you the best matches for your current pantry.
- Real-world use case 02
Plan a 7-day keto meal plan.
The agent uses `search_recipes` to build a week of meals that fit your strict calorie and carb limits.
- Real-world use case 03
Is this meal okay for a vegan?
The agent uses `get_recipe_details` to confirm the ingredients and dietary compatibility of a specific dish.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete Spoonacular capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Spoonacular.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through Spoonacular.
- 01 Capability
Get random recipes
Provides a random dish to help break out of a cooking rut. It's perfect for when you have no idea what to cook for dinner.
- 02 Capability
Get recipe details
Pulls the full instructions, ingredients, and nutrition for a specific dish. You can use this to see exactly how to make a meal.
- 03 Capability
Find recipes by ingredients
Suggests meals based on a list of items you have on hand. It helps you clear out your pantry by finding matches for what you already own.
- 04 Capability
Search recipes
Filters the database by cuisine, diet, and specific nutritional limits. It makes it easy to find meals that fit strict health goals.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Spoonacular to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Spoonacular 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_qc0ZVpLKXAuqB2Q5GsSUzhVeqpNYSW4UtidHsris/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 Spoonacular, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Spoonacular for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qc0ZVpLKXAuqB2Q5GsSUzhVeqpNYSW4UtidHsris/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 Spoonacular URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Spoonacular in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"spoonacular": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qc0ZVpLKXAuqB2Q5GsSUzhVeqpNYSW4UtidHsris/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 Spoonacular
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Spoonacular, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"spoonacular": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qc0ZVpLKXAuqB2Q5GsSUzhVeqpNYSW4UtidHsris/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 Spoonacular
Ask Copilot: "Using Spoonacular, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"spoonacular": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qc0ZVpLKXAuqB2Q5GsSUzhVeqpNYSW4UtidHsris/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 Spoonacular
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Spoonacular, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"spoonacular": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qc0ZVpLKXAuqB2Q5GsSUzhVeqpNYSW4UtidHsris/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 Spoonacular
Ask Cline: "Using Spoonacular, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add spoonacular --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qc0ZVpLKXAuqB2Q5GsSUzhVeqpNYSW4UtidHsris/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 Spoonacular
Ask Claude: "Using Spoonacular, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Spoonacular can move forward.
Fitness coaches, busy parents, and content creators who are tired of manually searching for recipes. It solves the headache of trying to find meals that fit specific dietary needs or use up ingredients before they spoil.
Fitness Coach
Planning high-protein meal plans for clients and verifying the macro counts for every recipe.
Busy Parent
Finding quick weekday dinners that use up the remaining groceries in the pantry.
Content Creator
Researching diverse recipe variations and nutritional facts for a food blog.
Dietitian
Providing accurate meal suggestions and calorie breakdowns for patients with strict dietary needs.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Spoonacular connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Spoonacular.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Spoonacular MCP help me find vegan recipes?
Yes, it can filter the entire database for vegan, vegetarian, and other specific diets. You just tell your agent what you're looking for and it pulls the best matches instantly.
How does Spoonacular MCP handle nutritional data?
It provides a full breakdown for every recipe, including calories, protein, fat, and carbs. This makes it easy to track your macros without doing any manual math.
Can I use Spoonacular MCP to plan my weekly meals?
Absolutely. You can ask your agent to find a week's worth of meals that fit your calorie goals and dietary preferences. It handles the search and organization for you.
Does Spoonacular MCP support specific diets like Keto?
Yes, it has built-in support for keto, paleo, whole30, and more. Your agent can filter any search to make sure the recipes fit your specific lifestyle.
How does Spoonacular MCP help with food waste?
You can tell your agent what ingredients you have left in your fridge. It uses the database to suggest recipes that use those specific items first.
What dietary filters are available?
Spoonacular supports: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, ketogenic, paleo, whole30, lacto-vegetarian, ovo-vegetarian, pescetarian, and primal diets. You can also filter by intolerances like dairy, egg, gluten, peanut, sesame, and soy.
Can I get full nutritional analysis for the recipes?
Yes, every recipe includes a comprehensive nutritional breakdown including calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients.
Is there a limit to the daily requests on the free tier?
Yes, the free tier allows up to 150 points (requests) per day.
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