Who maintains Mealie MCP Server?

Mealie MCP Server is maintained by ni-c, which publishes 17 MCP servers (59 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.

Is Mealie MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?

Yes — Mealie MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.

How many versions does Mealie MCP Server have?

MCP Toplist tracks 3 versions of Mealie MCP Server, most recently published on Aug 26, 2026.

Where can I find the source code for Mealie MCP Server?

The source code for Mealie MCP Server is hosted at github.com/ni-c/mealie-mcp.

SERVER

Mealie MCP Server

Rank #11,402

io.github.ni-c/mealie-mcp

MCP server for Mealie, the self-hosted recipe manager and meal planner

3 versions

by ni-c (17 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Aug 18, 2026

Last publish date

Aug 26, 2026

OVERVIEW

Mealie MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by ni-c. It ranks #11,402 of 115,460 servers tracked on MCP Toplist. Mealie MCP Server is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 3 tracked versions. It was first listed on Aug 18, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 26, 2026.

STANDING

#11,402of 115,460 tracked serversTop 10%

Ranks ahead of 104,058 of 115,460 servers on MCP Toplist.

CONNECT

Use Mealie MCP Server

API keyNeeds credentials

Requires user-supplied configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

npm package

claude mcp add mealie-mcp -e "MEALIE_URL=<your MEALIE_URL>" -e "MEALIE_API_TOKEN=<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>" -e "MEALIE_READ_ONLY=<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>" -e "MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE=<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>" -e "MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS=<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>" -e "MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS=<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>" -e "MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS=<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>" -- npx -y @ni-c/mealie-mcp

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Docker image

claude mcp add mealie-mcp -e "MEALIE_URL=<your MEALIE_URL>" -e "MEALIE_API_TOKEN=<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>" -e "MEALIE_READ_ONLY=<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>" -e "MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE=<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>" -e "MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS=<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>" -e "MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS=<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>" -e "MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS=<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>" -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/ni-c/mealie-mcp:0.2.0

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npm package

[mcp_servers.mealie-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@ni-c/mealie-mcp"]

[mcp_servers.mealie-mcp.env]
MEALIE_URL = "<your MEALIE_URL>"
MEALIE_API_TOKEN = "<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>"
MEALIE_READ_ONLY = "<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>"
MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE = "<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>"
MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS = "<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>"
MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS = "<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>"
MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS = "<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

[mcp_servers.mealie-mcp]
command = "docker"
args = ["run", "-i", "--rm", "ghcr.io/ni-c/mealie-mcp:0.2.0"]

[mcp_servers.mealie-mcp.env]
MEALIE_URL = "<your MEALIE_URL>"
MEALIE_API_TOKEN = "<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>"
MEALIE_READ_ONLY = "<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>"
MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE = "<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>"
MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS = "<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>"
MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS = "<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>"
MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS = "<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mealie-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ni-c/mealie-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MEALIE_URL": "<your MEALIE_URL>",
        "MEALIE_API_TOKEN": "<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>",
        "MEALIE_READ_ONLY": "<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>",
        "MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE": "<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>",
        "MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS": "<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>",
        "MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>",
        "MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mealie-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/ni-c/mealie-mcp:0.2.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MEALIE_URL": "<your MEALIE_URL>",
        "MEALIE_API_TOKEN": "<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>",
        "MEALIE_READ_ONLY": "<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>",
        "MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE": "<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>",
        "MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS": "<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>",
        "MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>",
        "MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mealie-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ni-c/mealie-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MEALIE_URL": "<your MEALIE_URL>",
        "MEALIE_API_TOKEN": "<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>",
        "MEALIE_READ_ONLY": "<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>",
        "MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE": "<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>",
        "MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS": "<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>",
        "MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>",
        "MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mealie-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/ni-c/mealie-mcp:0.2.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MEALIE_URL": "<your MEALIE_URL>",
        "MEALIE_API_TOKEN": "<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>",
        "MEALIE_READ_ONLY": "<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>",
        "MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE": "<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>",
        "MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS": "<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>",
        "MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>",
        "MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "mealie-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ni-c/mealie-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MEALIE_URL": "<your MEALIE_URL>",
        "MEALIE_API_TOKEN": "<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>",
        "MEALIE_READ_ONLY": "<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>",
        "MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE": "<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>",
        "MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS": "<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>",
        "MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>",
        "MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "servers": {
    "mealie-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/ni-c/mealie-mcp:0.2.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MEALIE_URL": "<your MEALIE_URL>",
        "MEALIE_API_TOKEN": "<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>",
        "MEALIE_READ_ONLY": "<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>",
        "MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE": "<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>",
        "MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS": "<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>",
        "MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>",
        "MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mealie-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ni-c/mealie-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MEALIE_URL": "<your MEALIE_URL>",
        "MEALIE_API_TOKEN": "<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>",
        "MEALIE_READ_ONLY": "<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>",
        "MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE": "<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>",
        "MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS": "<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>",
        "MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>",
        "MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mealie-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/ni-c/mealie-mcp:0.2.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MEALIE_URL": "<your MEALIE_URL>",
        "MEALIE_API_TOKEN": "<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>",
        "MEALIE_READ_ONLY": "<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>",
        "MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE": "<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>",
        "MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS": "<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>",
        "MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>",
        "MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mealie-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@ni-c/mealie-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MEALIE_URL": "<your MEALIE_URL>",
        "MEALIE_API_TOKEN": "<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>",
        "MEALIE_READ_ONLY": "<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>",
        "MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE": "<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>",
        "MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS": "<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>",
        "MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>",
        "MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mealie-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/ni-c/mealie-mcp:0.2.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MEALIE_URL": "<your MEALIE_URL>",
        "MEALIE_API_TOKEN": "<your MEALIE_API_TOKEN>",
        "MEALIE_READ_ONLY": "<your MEALIE_READ_ONLY>",
        "MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE": "<your MEALIE_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE>",
        "MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS": "<your MEALIE_INSECURE_TLS>",
        "MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_ALLOW_TOOLS>",
        "MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS": "<your MEALIE_DENY_TOOLS>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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REGISTRIES

Listed on 2 registries

Official MCP

Glama

ORGANIZATION

ni-c

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VERSIONS

Available versions (3)

Version	Published
0.2.0	Aug 26, 2026
0.1.2	Aug 25, 2026
0.1.1	Aug 18, 2026

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains Mealie MCP Server?: Mealie MCP Server is maintained by ni-c, which publishes 17 MCP servers (59 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is Mealie MCP Server listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — Mealie MCP Server is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does Mealie MCP Server have?: MCP Toplist tracks 3 versions of Mealie MCP Server, most recently published on Aug 26, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for Mealie MCP Server?: The source code for Mealie MCP Server is hosted at github.com/ni-c/mealie-mcp.

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