How do I use mcp-usda-fdc?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-usda-fdc search for low-carb vegetables" 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.

mcp-usda-fdc

USDA Food Data Central MCP

Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 250+ live data sources.

Tools

Tool	Description
`search_foods`	Search USDA FDC food items.
`get_food`	Full food record by FDC id.
`list_foods`	Paginated browse of FDC foods.
`list_food_groups`	USDA food group reference (categories).
`nutrients_for_food`	Convenience: nutrient values only for a food.

Quick Start

Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usda-fdc": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/usda-fdc/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 250+ 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 Usda Fdc data" })

The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.

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