Cookbook
FreeNot checkedEnables browsing recipes, searching by category, and viewing detailed recipe information from the Gousto cookbook API via natural language.
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Enables browsing recipes, searching by category, and viewing detailed recipe information from the Gousto cookbook API via natural language.
README
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 install - Build the server:
npm run build
Running the Server
Start the server using:
npm start
Using 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.json - Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
- macOS:
- 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
Installing Cookbook
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/springdo/mcp-cookbookFAQ
Is Cookbook MCP free?
Yes, Cookbook MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Cookbook need an API key?
No, Cookbook runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Cookbook hosted or self-hosted?
A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.
How do I install Cookbook in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Cookbook on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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