MCP server

Spoonacular

io.github.pipeworx-io/spoonacular

Checked 26 Oct 2026, 08:29 UTC · Connected to it and listed its tools

Spoonacular MCP.

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At a glance

Type

MCP server

Publisher

pipeworx.io (verified by the MCP Registry)

Status

Working at last check

Tools

60

Token cost

About 28,501 tokens per request

Sets up in

Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, VS Code, Antigravity, ChatGPT, OpenAI API, Grok

Last checked

26 Oct 2026, 08:29 UTC

Connect it to your agent

Add to CursorAdd to VS CodeVS Code Insiders

Opens the app, which shows the server and asks you to confirm. For other apps, copy the setup below.

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http spoonacular https://gateway.pipeworx.io/spoonacular/mcp

Claude Desktop

Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector, and paste the URL.

Codex (config.toml)

[mcp_servers.spoonacular]
url = "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/spoonacular/mcp"

Gemini CLI

{"mcpServers":{"spoonacular":{"httpUrl":"https://gateway.pipeworx.io/spoonacular/mcp"}}}

Cursor

{"mcpServers":{"spoonacular":{"url":"https://gateway.pipeworx.io/spoonacular/mcp"}}}

VS Code

{"servers":{"spoonacular":{"type":"http","url":"https://gateway.pipeworx.io/spoonacular/mcp"}}}

Antigravity

agy mcp add spoonacular https://gateway.pipeworx.io/spoonacular/mcp

ChatGPT

Settings → Apps & Connectors → Advanced settings: turn on Developer mode, then Create a connector and paste the URL. Which plans can do this varies.

OpenAI API (Responses tools)

{"type":"mcp","server_label":"spoonacular","server_url":"https://gateway.pipeworx.io/spoonacular/mcp","require_approval":"always"}

Grok (xAI API tools)

{"type":"mcp","server_label":"spoonacular","server_url":"https://gateway.pipeworx.io/spoonacular/mcp"}

Tools

• convert_amount ~204 tokens
  Convert a cooking measurement amount for a specific ingredient between units using Spoonacular. Requires `ingredientName`, `sourceAmount`, `sourceUnit`, and `targetUnit`. Returns the converted amount and unit (e.g. 1 cup flour → 125 grams).
• ingredient_information ~129 tokens
  Fetch details for a Spoonacular ingredient by numeric `id`. Returns name, category, possible units, and nutrition data for the given `amount` and `unit`. Use `ingredient_search` to get the id first.
• ingredient_search ~93 tokens
  Ingredient search.
• meal_plan_generate ~172 tokens
  Generate a Spoonacular meal plan for a given `timeFrame` ("day" or "week") matching `targetCalories`, `diet` (e.g. vegetarian/vegan/paleo), and comma-separated `exclude` ingredients. Returns meals with recipe ids, titles, images, and nutrition summary.
• meal_plan_week ~135 tokens
  Generate a Spoonacular 7-day meal plan matching `targetCalories`, `diet`, and comma-separated `exclude` ingredients. Returns meals per day with recipe ids, titles, images, and per-day nutrition totals.
• product_information ~90 tokens
  Fetch details for a branded grocery product by Spoonacular numeric `id`. Returns product title, UPC, brand, ingredients, nutrition facts, and image URL.
• product_search ~112 tokens
  Branded product search.
• recipe_information ~131 tokens
  Fetch full details for a Spoonacular recipe by numeric `id`. Returns title, ingredients, instructions, cuisines, diets, ready time, servings, source URL, and optionally full nutrition data if `includeNutrition` is true.
• recipe_ingredients ~89 tokens
  Fetch the ingredient list for a Spoonacular recipe by `id`. Returns each ingredient's name, amount, unit, image URL, and estimated cost in US cents.
• recipe_nutrition ~97 tokens
  Fetch the full nutrition breakdown for a Spoonacular recipe by `id`. Returns calories, macros (protein/fat/carbs), and detailed per-nutrient values including percent daily values.
• recipe_price_breakdown ~94 tokens
  Fetch the estimated ingredient cost breakdown for a Spoonacular recipe by `id`. Returns per-ingredient price in US cents and the total estimated cost per serving.
• recipe_random ~120 tokens
  Fetch one or more random Spoonacular recipes, optionally filtered by comma-separated `tags` (e.g. "vegetarian,dessert") and `number` of results. Returns full recipe details including ingredients and instructions.
• recipe_search ~126 tokens
  Search Spoonacular recipes with complex filters passed as query params (query keyword, cuisine, diet, intolerances, includeIngredients, excludeIngredients, maxReadyTime, sort, etc.). Returns recipe id, title, image, and ready-in minutes.
• recipe_similar ~103 tokens
  Fetch Spoonacular recipes similar to a given recipe by `id`. Returns up to `number` similar recipes with title, image URL, ready time, and servings.
• recipe_summary ~95 tokens
  Fetch a short human-readable summary paragraph for a Spoonacular recipe by `id`. Returns the recipe title and a 1-2 sentence description of ingredients and preparation style.
• recipe_taste ~121 tokens
  Fetch taste profile scores for a Spoonacular recipe by `id`. Returns numeric scores for sweetness, saltiness, sourness, bitterness, savoriness, fattiness, and spiciness. Optionally normalize scores 0–100.
• wine_pairing ~131 tokens
  Fetch wine pairing suggestions for a `food` dish or ingredient (e.g. "salmon", "pasta primavera") with optional `maxPrice` filter. Returns paired wine types and specific product recommendations with name, price, and description.
• wine_recommendation ~156 tokens
  Fetch specific wine product recommendations for a wine type name (e.g. "merlot", "chardonnay") with optional `minRating`, `price` target, and `number` of results. Returns product name, price, average rating, and description.

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