Spoonacular Connector for AI agents.
13 live capabilities
Plan healthy meals and track nutrition with real-world food data.
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Why people use Spoonacular
Spoonacular for Automated Nutrition Planning
This Connector changes that by letting your agent do the heavy lifting. You just say what you need, and it pulls the hard data from a massive database to give you a plan you can actually follow.
What Vinkius changes
Your AI gets a direct line to professional food and nutrition data.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
The 20-minute low-carb dinner
A busy parent asks their agent for a quick, low-carb dinner.
- Real-world use case 02
The marathon runner's meal plan
A runner needs a high-carb meal with exactly 50g of protein.
- Real-world use case 03
The 'what's in my fridge' cook
Someone has chicken and spinach and wants to cook.
Complete set · 13capabilities
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 13 available through Spoonacular.
- 01 Capability
Extract recipe
Pull recipe details from a URL so you don't have to copy-paste from a blog. This saves you time when you find a great dish online.
- 02 Capability
Get recipe instructions
Get step-by-step analyzed instructions for a specific dish. This makes it easy to follow a recipe without getting lost.
- 03 Capability
Search grocery products
Search for packaged food products to see their nutritional info. This helps you see what is actually in your store-bought snacks.
- 04 Capability
Analyze recipe
Analyze a recipe to get extra enrichment data and insights. This provides a deeper look at the dish's components.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Spoonacular.
- 05 Capability
Recipes by ingredients
Find meals based on what you have in your fridge right now. This helps you cook with what you already have and reduces food waste.
- 06 Capability
Recipes by nutrients
Filter recipes to meet your specific calorie or macronutrient goals. This is great for staying on track with a health plan.
- 07 Capability
Get recipe info
Get detailed information like cook time and serving size for a recipe. This helps you plan your schedule and portions.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Spoonacular.
- 08 Capability
Get recipe nutrition
Get detailed nutrition data like calories, fats, and proteins for a meal. This gives you the exact numbers you need for your diet.
- 09 Capability
Get recipe taste
Get a taste profile to see if a recipe is sweet, salty, or spicy. This helps you find dishes that match your flavor preferences.
- 10 Capability
Get recipes bulk
Get information for multiple recipes at once to speed up your planning. This is perfect for creating a full week of meals.
11—13
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 13 available through Spoonacular.
- 11 Capability
Guess dish type
Guess the dish type from a list of ingredients or a description. This helps you identify what you can make with random items.
- 12 Capability
Random recipes
Get random recipe suggestions to find some meal inspiration. This is a great way to break out of a cooking rut.
- 13 Capability
Search recipes
Search thousands of recipes using filters for cuisine, diet, and calories. This lets you find the perfect meal for any occasion.
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_JThQP0L3xcV8iDCwm4LAJIQrbWZXIAIi8oe6TmGj/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_JThQP0L3xcV8iDCwm4LAJIQrbWZXIAIi8oe6TmGj/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-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JThQP0L3xcV8iDCwm4LAJIQrbWZXIAIi8oe6TmGj/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...". 13 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"spoonacular-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JThQP0L3xcV8iDCwm4LAJIQrbWZXIAIi8oe6TmGj/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...". 13 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"spoonacular-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JThQP0L3xcV8iDCwm4LAJIQrbWZXIAIi8oe6TmGj/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...". 13 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"spoonacular-alternative": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JThQP0L3xcV8iDCwm4LAJIQrbWZXIAIi8oe6TmGj/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...". 13 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add spoonacular-alternative --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JThQP0L3xcV8iDCwm4LAJIQrbWZXIAIi8oe6TmGj/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...". 13 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Spoonacular can move forward.
This is for people who are tired of guessing their calorie counts or spending hours scrolling through food blogs to find a recipe that actually fits their dietary goals.
Personal Health Enthusiast
They use this to track exact macros for every meal and find high-protein options that fit their specific daily limits.
Meal Prepper
They use this to plan a full week of varied dinners based on what they already have in their pantry.
Content Creator
They use this to quickly pull recipe data from various websites to organize their own cooking content.
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Before you connect
Questions about Spoonacular.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Spoonacular MCP help me find recipes based on my diet?
Yes, it filters by specific dietary tags like vegan, keto, or low-calorie. It helps you find meals that actually fit your lifestyle without the manual searching.
How does the Spoonacular MCP handle recipes from other websites?
It can pull instructions from a URL. This means you can find a recipe on any blog and have your agent grab the details for you automatically.
Can I use the Spoonacular MCP to track my daily calories?
It provides the exact nutritional data for thousands of dishes. You can use this information to build a daily meal plan that hits your specific calorie goals.
Does the Spoonacular MCP work for packaged foods too?
Yes, it can look up nutritional information for packaged grocery products. This is helpful for seeing the stats on store-bought snacks and meals.
Can the Spoonacular MCP find meals based on what's in my fridge?
Just tell your agent what ingredients you have on hand. It will cross-reference your items with a massive database to suggest recipes you can cook right now.
How do I get a Spoonacular API Key?
Visit Spoonacular API, sign up for a free account, and copy your API key from the dashboard. Free tier includes 150 points/day.
Can I find recipes with ingredients I already have?
Yes! Use recipes_by_ingredient with a comma-separated list of ingredients. The API finds recipes maximizing the use of your available ingredients.
Can I extract recipes from websites?
Absolutely! Use the extract_recipe capability with any recipe URL. It automatically parses the webpage and extracts title, ingredients, instructions, and metadata.
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