mcp-cookbook
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., "@mcp-cookbookshow me the recipe for creamy tomato pasta"
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.
👩🍳 Cookbook MCP Server
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Gousto cookbook API, allowing you to browse recipes, search by category, and view detailed recipe information.
Installation
Clone this repository
Install dependencies:
npm installBuild the server:
npm run build
Related MCP server: spoonacular-mcp
Running the Server
Start the server using:
npm startUsing with Claude Desktop
To use this server with Claude Desktop:
Make sure you have Claude Desktop installed and up-to-date
Open or create the Claude configuration file:
macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.jsonWindows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Add the following configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-cookbook": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"/path/to/your/build/index.js"
]
}
}
}Replace /path/to/your/build/index.js with the absolute path to the built JavaScript file.
Restart Claude Desktop
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Maintenance
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