bbq_get_target_temperature
Retrieve target cooking temperatures for BBQ proteins with pull temperatures for carryover cooking, ensuring proper doneness levels for meats like beef, pork, chicken, and fish.
Instructions
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'
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| protein_type | Yes | Type of protein | |
| doneness | No | Desired doneness level | |
| include_pull_temp | No | Whether to include pull temperature (accounting for carryover) | |
| response_format | No | Output format | markdown |
Implementation Reference
- src/index.ts:356-429 (handler)Primary handler and registration for bbq_get_target_temperature tool in main MCP server. Calls helper getTargetTemperature and formats response.server.registerTool( "bbq_get_target_temperature", { title: "Get Target Temperature", description: `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'`, inputSchema: GetTargetTemperatureSchema, annotations: { readOnlyHint: true, destructiveHint: false, idempotentHint: true, openWorldHint: false, }, }, async (params: GetTargetTemperatureInput) => { try { const profile = getProteinProfile(params.protein_type); const { targetTemp, pullTemp, doneness } = getTargetTemperature( params.protein_type, params.doneness ); if (params.response_format === "json") { const output = { proteinType: params.protein_type, displayName: profile.displayName, doneness: { level: doneness, displayName: DONENESS_INFO[doneness].displayName, description: DONENESS_INFO[doneness].description, }, temperatures: { target: targetTemp, pull: params.include_pull_temp ? pullTemp : undefined, carryover: profile.carryoverDegrees, usdaSafeMin: profile.usdaSafeTemp, }, allDonenessOptions: Object.entries(profile.donenessTemps).map(([level, temp]) => ({ level, displayName: DONENESS_INFO[level as DonenessLevel]?.displayName || level, temperature: temp, })), }; return { content: [{ type: "text", text: JSON.stringify(output, null, 2) }], structuredContent: output, }; } const markdown = formatTargetTempMarkdown(profile, targetTemp, pullTemp, doneness); return { content: [{ type: "text", text: markdown }], }; } catch (error) { const message = error instanceof Error ? error.message : "Unknown error occurred"; return { isError: true, content: [{ type: "text", text: `Error getting target temperature: ${message}` }], }; } } );
- src/schemas/index.ts:126-138 (schema)Zod input schema for bbq_get_target_temperature tool defining parameters: protein_type, doneness, include_pull_temp, response_format.export const GetTargetTemperatureSchema = z .object({ protein_type: ProteinTypeSchema.describe("Type of protein"), doneness: DonenessLevelSchema.optional().describe("Desired doneness level"), include_pull_temp: z .boolean() .default(true) .describe("Whether to include pull temperature (accounting for carryover)"), response_format: ResponseFormatSchema.describe("Output format"), }) .strict(); export type GetTargetTemperatureInput = z.infer<typeof GetTargetTemperatureSchema>;
- src/services/cooking.ts:30-52 (helper)Core helper function that computes targetTemp, pullTemp, and doneness for a given protein_type, used by the tool handlers.* Get the target temperature for a protein at a specific doneness */ export function getTargetTemperature( proteinType: ProteinType, doneness?: DonenessLevel ): { targetTemp: number; pullTemp: number; doneness: DonenessLevel } { const profile = getProteinProfile(proteinType); // Determine the doneness to use let actualDoneness: DonenessLevel; if (doneness && profile.donenessTemps[doneness] !== undefined) { actualDoneness = doneness; } else { // Use the first available doneness (most common/recommended) const availableDoneness = Object.keys(profile.donenessTemps) as DonenessLevel[]; actualDoneness = availableDoneness[0]; } const targetTemp = profile.donenessTemps[actualDoneness] ?? profile.usdaSafeTemp; const pullTemp = targetTemp - profile.carryoverDegrees; return { targetTemp, pullTemp, doneness: actualDoneness }; }
- src/smithery.ts:157-178 (handler)Alternative handler for bbq_get_target_temperature in Smithery-compatible server entry point.server.tool( "bbq_get_target_temperature", "Get target and pull temps for a protein", { protein_type: z.string().describe("Type of protein"), doneness: z.string().optional().describe("Desired doneness"), }, async ({ protein_type, doneness }) => { try { const { targetTemp, pullTemp, doneness: actualDoneness } = getTargetTemperature( protein_type as ProteinType, doneness as DonenessLevel | undefined ); const profile = getProteinProfile(protein_type as ProteinType); const text = `## ${profile.displayName}\n\n**Target:** ${targetTemp}°F\n**Pull At:** ${pullTemp}°F\n**Doneness:** ${DONENESS_INFO[actualDoneness]?.displayName || actualDoneness}`; return { content: [{ type: "text", text }] }; } catch (error) { const message = error instanceof Error ? error.message : "Unknown error"; return { content: [{ type: "text", text: `Error: ${message}` }], isError: true }; } } );