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TheMealDB Connector for AI agents.

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Get international recipes and cooking instructions for your meal planning.

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Why people use TheMealDB

TheMealDB for International Recipe Discovery

This Connector changes that by putting the entire database into your chat. Just tell your agent what you are craving, and it pulls the full recipe, exact measurements, and even a video tutorial into one message. You go from searching to cooking in seconds.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Gemini
  • Cursor
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Windsurf

What Vinkius changes

You get instant access to a massive global recipe database without leaving your chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

  1. Real-world use case 01

    The What's for Dinner Problem

    A user asks for a random meal and gets a surprise recipe with instructions and a video link.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    The Weekly Meal Plan

    A user asks for five different Italian recipes, and the agent pulls a list of pasta and meat dishes.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    The Dietary Filter

    A user needs a vegan breakfast and the agent finds several options using the category filter.

Complete set · 5capabilities

The complete TheMealDB capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with TheMealDB.

Capability set01 / 02

01—03

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through TheMealDB.

  1. 01 Capability

    Get meals by category

    This capability finds recipes grouped by type, such as Beef, Pasta, or Vegan. This helps when you know the vibe but not the specific dish.

  2. 02 Capability

    Get meal details

    This capability fetches the complete data for a specific recipe using its unique ID. Use this when you need to drill down into a specific dish.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get meals by cuisine

    This capability browses meals by specific countries like Italian, Japanese, or Mexican. It is great for exploring different cultural flavors.

Capability set02 / 02

04—05

2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 5 available through TheMealDB.

  1. 04 Capability

    Get random meal

    This capability gets a surprise recipe when you are looking for inspiration. It is the perfect what is for dinner button.

  2. 05 Capability

    Search meals

    This capability searches for specific dish names to get full details, including ingredients and YouTube links. It provides everything you need to start cooking.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask TheMealDB to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use TheMealDB from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

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Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP
https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_XatQFlCvsJKi0rAMn46oESfjKOkg0fOCAN4kwgn6/mcp
  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it TheMealDB, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable TheMealDB for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work TheMealDB can move forward.

Built around the request

For home cooks who want to expand their culinary horizons without the research fatigue, food bloggers who need reliable recipe data, and developers building meal-planning capabilities.

01

The Busy Parent

Planning weeknight dinners that satisfy everyone without spending an hour on recipe sites.

02

The Food Blogger

Gathering diverse, international recipes to build out a new content series.

03

The Meal Prep Enthusiast

Organizing a weekly menu based on specific categories like Vegan or Seafood.

04

The App Developer

Building a cooking app and needing a reliable source for meal data and instructions.

Build the capability set

Add more capabilities.

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

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01 10 capabilities

TheMealDB

Search recipes, browse ingredients, and discover meals from global cuisines via AI.

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02 13 capabilities

Spoonacular

Search recipes, analyze nutrition, and plan meals with AI-powered food data.

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03 8 capabilities

BigOven

Access over a million recipes via BigOven. search dishes, read reviews, and explore collections directly from any AI agent.

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04 3 capabilities

Edamam

Search over 2.3 million recipes, analyze nutritional data, and access a database of 900,000+ food items directly from your AI agent.

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Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep TheMealDB connected.

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Before you connect

Questions about TheMealDB.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can TheMealDB MCP help me find specific diets?

Yes, it lets your agent filter by categories like Vegan, Vegetarian, and others. You can quickly find meals that fit your lifestyle without searching through irrelevant recipes.

Does TheMealDB MCP include cooking instructions?

Yes, it provides full step-by-step directions and exact measurements. You won't just get a list of ingredients; you'll get the actual plan for making the dish.

Can I use TheMealDB MCP to find international food?

Definitely. It covers over 27 national cuisines, from Japanese to Mexican. It's a great way to explore different cultures from your kitchen.

Will TheMealDB MCP show me how to cook the food?

Most recipes include a link to a YouTube tutorial. This is perfect if you're a visual learner and want to see the techniques before you start.

Is TheMealDB MCP good for meal planning?

It's a great capability for that. You can ask your agent to build a weekly menu based on specific categories or cuisines to keep your meals varied and interesting.

Can I search for specific dishes with TheMealDB MCP?

Yes, you can search by name. If you're looking for something specific like Pad Thai or Sushi, the agent can pull up the full details for you.

Do I need an API key?

No. TheMealDB provides free open access for development and personal projects. No registration or API key required.

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