BBQ MCP Server

Get comprehensive cooking guidance for a specific protein including target temperatures, time estimates, and tips.

This is the primary tool for planning a cook. It provides:

• Target internal temperature based on desired doneness

• Pull temperature (accounting for carryover)

• Estimated cook time based on weight and method

• Timeline for when to start if serving time is specified

• Stall warnings for large cuts

• Resting instructions

• Pro tips for the specific protein

Args:

• protein_type: Type of meat (e.g., 'beef_brisket', 'pork_shoulder', 'chicken_whole')

• weight_pounds: Weight in pounds (e.g., 12.5)

• target_doneness: Desired doneness level (optional, uses recommended if not specified)

• cook_method: Cooking method (optional, uses recommended if not specified)

• serving_time: Target serving time in ISO 8601 format (optional)

• response_format: 'markdown' or 'json'

Examples:

• "How should I cook a 14 lb brisket?" -> protein_type='beef_brisket', weight_pounds=14

• "I want to serve pulled pork at 6pm" -> protein_type='pork_butt', serving_time='2024-12-25T18:00:00'

Analyze current temperature reading and provide progress assessment, trend analysis, and recommendations.

Use this tool to interpret live temperature data from a thermometer. It provides:

• Progress percentage toward target

• Temperature trend (rising, falling, stalled, stable)

• Rate of temperature change per hour

• Estimated time remaining

• Stall detection

• Actionable recommendations

Args:

• current_temp: Current internal temperature in °F

• target_temp: Target internal temperature in °F

• protein_type: Type of protein being cooked

• cook_method: Cooking method (optional)

• cook_start_time: When cook started, ISO 8601 format (optional)

• previous_readings: Array of {temp, timestamp} for trend analysis (optional)

• response_format: 'markdown' or 'json'

Examples:

• "My brisket is at 165°F, target is 203°F" -> current_temp=165, target_temp=203, protein_type='beef_brisket'

• "Temperature hasn't moved in 2 hours" -> Include previous_readings for stall detection

Get the target internal temperature for a specific protein and doneness level.

Returns both the target serving temperature and the pull temperature (when to remove from heat) accounting for carryover cooking.

Args:

• protein_type: Type of protein

• doneness: Desired doneness level (optional, uses recommended if not specified)

• include_pull_temp: Whether to include pull temperature (default: true)

• response_format: 'markdown' or 'json'

Examples:

• "What temp for medium-rare ribeye?" -> protein_type='beef_ribeye', doneness='medium_rare'

• "When is chicken done?" -> protein_type='chicken_whole'

List all supported protein types with their key cooking information.

Use this to discover available proteins and their identifiers for use with other tools.

Args:

• category: Filter by category ('beef', 'pork', 'poultry', 'lamb', 'seafood', 'all')

• response_format: 'markdown' or 'json'

Examples:

• "What meats can you help me cook?" -> category='all'

• "Show me beef options" -> category='beef'

Estimate total cooking time for a protein based on weight and cooking method.

Provides time estimates with confidence levels and accounts for factors like stalls.

Args:

• protein_type: Type of protein

• weight_pounds: Weight in pounds

• cook_method: Cooking method to use

• smoker_temp: Smoker/grill temperature in °F (optional)

• target_doneness: Target doneness level (optional)

• response_format: 'markdown' or 'json'

Examples:

• "How long for a 10 lb pork butt?" -> protein_type='pork_butt', weight_pounds=10, cook_method='smoke_low_slow'

• "Time for hot and fast brisket" -> protein_type='beef_brisket', cook_method='smoke_hot_fast'

Analyze temperature readings to detect if a cook is experiencing a stall.

The stall is a phenomenon where internal temperature plateaus, common with large cuts like brisket and pork shoulder. This tool analyzes temperature trend to detect stalls and provides recommendations.

Args:

• protein_type: Type of protein being cooked

• current_temp: Current internal temperature in °F

• readings: Array of at least 3 readings with {temp, timestamp}

• response_format: 'markdown' or 'json'

Examples:

• "Is my brisket stalling?" -> Provide current_temp and readings array

• "Temp hasn't moved in 2 hours" -> Include readings over that period

Get cooking tips and best practices for a specific protein and situation.

Args:

• protein_type: Type of protein

• cook_method: Specific cooking method (optional)

• current_phase: Current cooking phase for targeted tips (optional)

  • 'prep': Preparation and seasoning

  • 'cooking': Active cooking

  • 'stall': Temperature stall

  • 'wrapping': Texas crutch / wrapping

  • 'final_push': End of cook

  • 'resting': Rest period

  • 'serving': Slicing and serving

• response_format: 'markdown' or 'json'

Examples:

• "Tips for smoking brisket" -> protein_type='beef_brisket', cook_method='smoke_low_slow'

• "Help with the stall" -> protein_type='beef_brisket', current_phase='stall'

Calculate recommended rest time and expected carryover cooking.

Resting allows juices to redistribute and temperature to equalize. This tool provides rest time recommendations and predicts final temperature after carryover.

Args:

• protein_type: Type of protein

• current_temp: Current internal temperature when removed from heat

• target_final_temp: Desired final temperature after resting (optional)

• response_format: 'markdown' or 'json'

Examples:

• "Brisket is at 200°F, how long to rest?" -> protein_type='beef_brisket', current_temp=200

• "Pulled steak at 125°F for medium-rare" -> protein_type='beef_ribeye', current_temp=125, target_final_temp=130

Analyze temperature readings from a ThermoWorks device (Signals, Smoke, BlueDOT).

Simulates integration with ThermoWorks Cloud to provide analysis of multi-probe readings.

Args:

• device_type: Type of ThermoWorks device ('Signals', 'Smoke', 'BlueDOT')

• probe_readings: Array of probe readings with {probe_id, name, temperature}

• protein_type: Type of protein being cooked (optional)

• target_temp: Target temperature (optional)

• response_format: 'markdown' or 'json'

Examples:

• "Signals reading: Probe 1 at 165°F, Ambient at 250°F"

• "Smoke shows 180°F on the meat probe"

Convert temperature between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

Args:

• temperature: Temperature value to convert

• from_unit: Source unit ('fahrenheit' or 'celsius')

• to_unit: Target unit ('fahrenheit' or 'celsius')

Examples:

• "What is 225°F in Celsius?" -> temperature=225, from_unit='fahrenheit', to_unit='celsius'

• "Convert 100°C to Fahrenheit" -> temperature=100, from_unit='celsius', to_unit='fahrenheit'

Connect to ThermoWorks Cloud using your ThermoWorks account credentials.

This allows the BBQ MCP Server to access live temperature data from your connected ThermoWorks devices (Signals, Smoke, BlueDOT, etc.).

IMPORTANT: Your credentials are only used to authenticate with ThermoWorks' servers and are not stored. The authentication token expires after 1 hour.

Args:

• email: Your ThermoWorks account email (same as the ThermoWorks app)

• password: Your ThermoWorks account password

• use_legacy_smoke: Set to true for older Smoke Gateway devices (pre-2022)

Returns: Authentication status and list of connected devices.

Security Notes:

• Credentials are sent directly to ThermoWorks/Firebase servers over HTTPS

• No credentials are stored by the MCP server

• For production use, set credentials via environment variables: THERMOWORKS_EMAIL and THERMOWORKS_PASSWORD

Examples:

• "Connect to my ThermoWorks account" -> Provide email and password

• "I have an older Smoke Gateway" -> Set use_legacy_smoke=true

Check if you're currently authenticated with ThermoWorks Cloud.

Returns: Authentication status and token expiry time.

Get a list of all ThermoWorks devices connected to your account.

Requires authentication first via thermoworks_authenticate.

Args:

• response_format: 'markdown' or 'json'

Returns: List of devices with serial numbers, names, and types.

Get current temperature readings from your ThermoWorks devices.

Requires authentication first via thermoworks_authenticate.

Args:

• device_serial: Serial number of specific device (optional, defaults to all devices)

• response_format: 'markdown' or 'json'

Returns: Current probe temperatures, alarm settings, and timestamps.

Examples:

• "What are my current temperatures?" -> Gets all device readings

• "Show me the Signals readings" -> Specify device_serial

Get live temperature from a connected ThermoWorks device and analyze cooking progress.

Combines real-time device data with the BBQ cooking knowledge base to provide actionable recommendations.

Requires authentication first via thermoworks_authenticate.

Args:

• device_serial: Serial number of the device

• probe_id: Probe number to analyze (default: '1')

• protein_type: Type of protein being cooked

• target_temp: Target temperature (optional, uses protein default)

• response_format: 'markdown' or 'json'

Returns: Current temperature, progress percentage, trend analysis, and recommendations.

Examples:

• "How's my brisket doing?" -> Analyzes probe 1 against brisket targets

• "Check the turkey on probe 2" -> protein_type='turkey_whole', probe_id='2'