Summary
Wraps TheMealDB's free tier API to bring recipe data into your MCP client without any auth setup. You get four straightforward tools: search by meal name, fetch full recipe details by ID, pull a random recipe for inspiration, or find everything you can make with a specific ingredient. Each recipe includes ingredients with measurements and step-by-step instructions. Hosted on the Pipeworx gateway, which means you can either add just the recipes endpoint or connect to their full gateway for access to 600+ other data sources. Useful when you're building cooking assistants, meal planning features, or just want to let Claude help you figure out what to make for dinner.
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mcp-recipes
Recipes MCP — wraps TheMealDB API (free tier, no auth)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_meals | Search for recipes by meal name. Returns meal IDs, names, and thumbnail images. Use get_meal to fetch full ingredients and cooking instructions. |
get_meal | Get complete recipe details including ingredients with measurements and step-by-step cooking instructions. Pass a meal ID from search_meals or random_meal. |
random_meal | Get a random meal recipe with full ingredients and cooking instructions. Use when you need recipe inspiration without a specific search. |
meals_by_ingredient | Find all recipes using a specific ingredient (e.g., "chicken", "garlic", "pasta"). Returns meal names and IDs to pass to get_meal. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"recipes": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/recipes/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Recipes data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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Keep your Mac awake while Claude Code and 40+ AI agents run. Sleeps when they're idle.
One time payment $9 →Integrate web data into your AI product. One API to scrape website & brand data.
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