SERVER

BBC Good Food

Rank #14,185

io.github.smeet666/mcp-bbc-goodfood

Search BBC Good Food recipes, read one, and scale its ingredients. No API key.

5 versions

by smeet666 (22 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Aug 27, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 29, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with BBC Good Food

BBC Good Food is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by smeet666. It ranks #14,185 of 176,402 active servers on MCP Toplist. BBC Good Food is listed across 3 registries — Official MCP, Glama and Smithery, with 5 tracked versions. It was first listed on Aug 27, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 29, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What BBC Good Food can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using BBC Good Food

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 14, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

BGF_USER_AGENT · optional
BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS · optional
BGF_TIMEOUT_MS · optional
BGF_MAX_RETRIES · optional
BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS · optional
BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES · optional
BGF_LOG_LEVEL · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect BBC Good Food and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add mcp-bbc-goodfood -e "BGF_USER_AGENT=<your BGF_USER_AGENT>" -e "BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS=<your BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>" -e "BGF_TIMEOUT_MS=<your BGF_TIMEOUT_MS>" -e "BGF_MAX_RETRIES=<your BGF_MAX_RETRIES>" -e "BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS=<your BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS>" -e "BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES=<your BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES>" -e "BGF_LOG_LEVEL=<your BGF_LOG_LEVEL>" -- npx -y mcp-bbc-goodfood

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-bbc-goodfood/releases/download/v1.2.0/mcp-bbc-goodfood-1.2.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

npm package

[mcp_servers.mcp-bbc-goodfood]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "mcp-bbc-goodfood"]

[mcp_servers.mcp-bbc-goodfood.env]
BGF_USER_AGENT = "<your BGF_USER_AGENT>"
BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS = "<your BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>"
BGF_TIMEOUT_MS = "<your BGF_TIMEOUT_MS>"
BGF_MAX_RETRIES = "<your BGF_MAX_RETRIES>"
BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS = "<your BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS>"
BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES = "<your BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES>"
BGF_LOG_LEVEL = "<your BGF_LOG_LEVEL>"

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

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-bbc-goodfood/releases/download/v1.2.0/mcp-bbc-goodfood-1.2.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-bbc-goodfood": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-bbc-goodfood"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BGF_USER_AGENT": "<your BGF_USER_AGENT>",
        "BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS": "<your BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>",
        "BGF_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your BGF_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "BGF_MAX_RETRIES": "<your BGF_MAX_RETRIES>",
        "BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS": "<your BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS>",
        "BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES": "<your BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES>",
        "BGF_LOG_LEVEL": "<your BGF_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-bbc-goodfood/releases/download/v1.2.0/mcp-bbc-goodfood-1.2.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-bbc-goodfood": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-bbc-goodfood"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BGF_USER_AGENT": "<your BGF_USER_AGENT>",
        "BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS": "<your BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>",
        "BGF_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your BGF_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "BGF_MAX_RETRIES": "<your BGF_MAX_RETRIES>",
        "BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS": "<your BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS>",
        "BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES": "<your BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES>",
        "BGF_LOG_LEVEL": "<your BGF_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-bbc-goodfood/releases/download/v1.2.0/mcp-bbc-goodfood-1.2.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-bbc-goodfood": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-bbc-goodfood"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BGF_USER_AGENT": "<your BGF_USER_AGENT>",
        "BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS": "<your BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>",
        "BGF_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your BGF_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "BGF_MAX_RETRIES": "<your BGF_MAX_RETRIES>",
        "BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS": "<your BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS>",
        "BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES": "<your BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES>",
        "BGF_LOG_LEVEL": "<your BGF_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-bbc-goodfood/releases/download/v1.2.0/mcp-bbc-goodfood-1.2.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-bbc-goodfood": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-bbc-goodfood"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BGF_USER_AGENT": "<your BGF_USER_AGENT>",
        "BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS": "<your BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>",
        "BGF_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your BGF_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "BGF_MAX_RETRIES": "<your BGF_MAX_RETRIES>",
        "BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS": "<your BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS>",
        "BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES": "<your BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES>",
        "BGF_LOG_LEVEL": "<your BGF_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-bbc-goodfood/releases/download/v1.2.0/mcp-bbc-goodfood-1.2.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-bbc-goodfood": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-bbc-goodfood"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BGF_USER_AGENT": "<your BGF_USER_AGENT>",
        "BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS": "<your BGF_MIN_INTERVAL_MS>",
        "BGF_TIMEOUT_MS": "<your BGF_TIMEOUT_MS>",
        "BGF_MAX_RETRIES": "<your BGF_MAX_RETRIES>",
        "BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS": "<your BGF_CACHE_TTL_MS>",
        "BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES": "<your BGF_CACHE_MAX_ENTRIES>",
        "BGF_LOG_LEVEL": "<your BGF_LOG_LEVEL>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

MCP bundle

Published as mcp bundle `https://github.com/smeet666/mcp-bbc-goodfood/releases/download/v1.2.0/mcp-bbc-goodfood-1.2.0.mcpb` — install it through your client’s extension manager.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by smeet666

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No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for BBC Good Foodyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Aug 27, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 29, 2026
Version history: 5 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 14, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Nov 14, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Aug 28, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Sep 4, 2026 · still listed
Smithery ↗listed since Oct 28, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (5)

Version	Published
1.2.0	Oct 29, 2026
1.1.0	Sep 10, 2026
1.0.1	Aug 29, 2026
1.0.0	Aug 28, 2026
0.1.0	Aug 27, 2026

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains BBC Good Food?: BBC Good Food is maintained by smeet666, which publishes 22 MCP servers (188 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is BBC Good Food listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — BBC Good Food is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama and Smithery.
How many versions does BBC Good Food have?: MCP Toplist tracks 5 versions of BBC Good Food, most recently published on Oct 29, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for BBC Good Food?: The source code for BBC Good Food is hosted at github.com/smeet666/mcp-bbc-goodfood.

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