Enables interaction with a Mealie recipe database, allowing AI assistants to access and manipulate recipe data stored in a Mealie instance.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Mealie MCP Servershow me recipes with chicken and rice"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Mealie MCP Server
This project enables AI assistants to interact with your Mealie recipe database through MCP client such as Claude Desktop.
Prerequisites
Python 3.12+
Running Mealie instance with API key
Package manager uv
Related MCP server: clickhouse-mcp-server
Usage with Claude Desktop
Option 1: Using fastmcp (Recommended)
Install the server directly with the fastmcp command:
Option 2: Manual Configuration
Add the server to your claude_desktop_config.json
Development
Clone the repository and navigate to the project directory
Install dependencies using uv:
Copy the provided template file:
Edit the
.envfile with your Mealie instance details:
Run MCP inspector
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.