
SAVORDISH
AI-powered recipe platform: 18 MCP tools for meal planning, grocery lists & Instacart.
What it can do
What data it sees
Do you need an account
No: the server works without sign-in
AI-powered recipe platform: 18 MCP tools for meal planning, grocery lists & Instacart.
How to connect
How to connect SAVORDISH to Claude
The server address to paste into Claude settings:
https://savordish.com/mcp
- Open Claude (claude.ai or the desktop app).
- Go to Settings → Connectors.
- Click Add custom connector.
- Paste the server address copied below into Remote MCP server URL and click Add.
- In a chat, click + → Connectors and switch the new connector on.
Custom connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans (Free is limited to one). On Team and Enterprise an organization Owner adds the connector first under Organization settings → Connectors.
Authorization
After you click Add, a sign-in window for the service opens. Sign in with your own account and approve access. Claude never sees your password.
How to connect SAVORDISH to ChatGPT
The server address to paste into ChatGPT settings:
https://savordish.com/mcp
- Open ChatGPT in a browser (chatgpt.com). A Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu plan is required.
- Turn on developer mode once: Settings → Apps → Advanced settings → Developer mode.
- Open Settings → Connectors and click Create.
- Fill in the form: Name (anything), Description (one line about what the service does), MCP server URL (copy it below).
- Under Authentication choose OAuth if the service requires sign-in, otherwise None. Click Create.
- In a new chat open + → Apps/Connectors and enable the connector.
OpenAI has renamed this section before (Connectors → Apps/Plugins). If the label differs, search settings for "developer mode". On Business/Enterprise workspaces an admin must allow custom connectors first.
Authorization
On first use ChatGPT opens the service's sign-in window. Sign in and approve access.
How to connect SAVORDISH to Cursor
The server address to paste into Cursor settings:
https://savordish.com/mcp
Fastest: click Open in Cursor below and confirm the prompt.
Manually:
- In Cursor open Settings → Cursor Settings → MCP and click Add new global MCP server.
- Paste the JSON copied below into
~/.cursor/mcp.json(per project:.cursor/mcp.jsonin the repo root). - Save the file. The server appears in the MCP list; authorize it there if asked.
Authorization
If the service needs sign-in, an authorize button appears next to the server in the MCP list.
Server tool list (31)
Raw names from tools/list. Only developers need these.
| recipes_search | Search and filter recipes with advanced options. Handles keyword, ingredient, cuisine, meal type, and dietary filters in ONE call. TRIGGERS: - SEARCH: 'find recipes with X', 'search for X', 'recipes with X' - INGREDIENT: 'what can I make with X', 'recipes using X' - DIETARY: 'find vegan X', 'gluten-free recipes', 'keto meals' - MEAL TYPE: 'breakfast ideas', 'dinner recipes', 'lunch options' - QUICK: 'easy recipes', 'quick meals', '30 minute recipes' |
| recipes_get | Get full details of a specific recipe including ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition, tips, and photo. TRIGGERS: - 'show me the recipe for X', 'get recipe X', 'recipe details for X' - 'how do I make X', 'ingredients for X', 'instructions for X' - 'what's in X', 'nutrition info for X' |
| recipes_list_by_cuisine | Browse recipes filtered by world cuisine type. Returns public recipes from a specific culinary tradition. TRIGGERS: - 'show me Vietnamese recipes', 'Italian food', 'Mexican dishes' - 'what Thai recipes do you have', 'Japanese cooking' - 'explore Indian cuisine', 'Korean food options' SUPPORTED CUISINES: Vietnamese, Italian, Mexican, Thai, Indian, Japanese, Korean, French, Chinese, Mediterranean, American, Greek, Spanish, Middle Eastern, Ethiopian, Caribbean, and more. |
| recipes_get_trending | Get the most popular and recently published recipes on SAVOR Dish. Returns trending recipes with photos, ordered by newest first. TRIGGERS: - 'what's trending', 'popular recipes', 'top recipes' - 'what's new', 'latest recipes', 'most popular dishes' - 'show me trending food', 'best recipes right now' |
| cooking_get_tips | Get practical cooking tips and expert techniques for any topic. Covers ingredients, methods, equipment, and cuisines. TRIGGERS: - 'how do I X', 'tips for X', 'cooking advice for X' - 'best way to cook X', 'technique for X' - 'help me with X', 'kitchen tips', 'cooking hack for X' TOPICS: knife skills, rice, broth, pho, grilling, baking, fermentation, wok cooking, seasoning, mise en place, sous vide, smoking, braising, and more. |
| platform_get_info | Get comprehensive information about the SAVOR Dish platform. Returns features, pricing tiers, supported platforms, and Instacart integration details. TRIGGERS: - 'what is SAVOR Dish', 'tell me about this app', 'platform info' - 'what features do you have', 'pricing plans', 'how much does it cost' - 'what platforms are supported', 'do you have a mobile app' |
| shopping_generate_grocery_list | Generate a grocery shopping list from recipe ingredients. Collects ingredients across multiple recipes and provides an Instacart delivery link for same-day ordering. TRIGGERS: - 'make a grocery list for X', 'shopping list for X recipe' - 'what do I need to buy for X', 'ingredients I need to buy' - 'generate shopping list', 'create a grocery list from these recipes' CATEGORIES: produce, dairy, meat, seafood, deli, bakery, frozen, pantry, snacks, beverages, household, other |
| shopping_instacart | Get Instacart delivery information for recipe ingredients. Returns a direct link to order groceries from a recipe through Instacart for same-day delivery. TRIGGERS: - 'order ingredients for X', 'buy groceries for X recipe' - 'Instacart delivery for X', 'shop for X on Instacart' - 'deliver ingredients', 'get groceries delivered', 'order from Instacart' |
| meals_plan | Create a meal plan suggestion for a specified number of days with cuisine and dietary preferences. Returns breakfast, lunch, and dinner recommendations using real SAVOR Dish recipes. TRIGGERS: - 'plan my meals for the week', 'meal plan for X days' - 'what should I eat this week', 'weekly meal plan' - 'meal prep for X days', 'plan dinners for the week' - 'family meal plan', 'healthy meal plan', 'budget meal plan' |
| recipes_get_nutrition | Get detailed nutrition information for a specific recipe. Returns calories, macros, and dietary labels. TRIGGERS: - 'nutrition for X', 'calories in X', 'how healthy is X' - 'macros for X', 'carbs in X recipe', 'protein in X' - 'is X healthy', 'dietary info for X', 'nutrition facts' |
| recipes_find_by_ingredient | Find recipes that use specific ingredients you have on hand. Great for reducing food waste and using up what's in your fridge or pantry. TRIGGERS: - 'what can I make with X and Y', 'recipes with chicken and rice' - 'I have X, what can I cook', 'use up my X' - 'fridge clean out recipes', 'what to make with leftovers' |
| cooking_get_substitutions | Get ingredient substitutions and alternatives for dietary needs, allergies, or when you're missing an ingredient. TRIGGERS: - 'substitute for X', 'what can I use instead of X' - 'replace X in recipe', 'alternative for X' - 'dairy-free substitute for X', 'vegan alternative for X' - 'I don't have X, what can I use' |
| cuisines_explore | List all available cuisines on SAVOR Dish with recipe counts. Discover world cuisines and how many recipes are available for each. TRIGGERS: - 'what cuisines do you have', 'list all cuisines' - 'available food categories', 'cuisine options' - 'how many recipes do you have', 'recipe categories' |
| recipes_get_random | Get a random recipe suggestion. Perfect for when you can't decide what to cook. Optionally filter by cuisine or meal type. TRIGGERS: - 'surprise me', 'random recipe', 'I can't decide what to cook' - 'pick a recipe for me', 'what should I cook tonight' - 'random dinner idea', 'suggest something to make' |
| recipes_compare | Compare two or more recipes side-by-side. Shows prep time, cook time, servings, difficulty, and ingredients for easy comparison. TRIGGERS: - 'compare X and Y recipes', 'which is easier X or Y' - 'difference between X and Y', 'X vs Y recipe' - 'compare these recipes', 'which recipe is faster' |
| recipes_get_quick | Find quick recipes that can be made within a specified time limit. Perfect for busy weeknights or quick meals. TRIGGERS: - 'quick recipes', 'fast meals', '15 minute recipes' - 'easy weeknight dinner', 'recipes under 30 minutes' - 'fast lunch ideas', 'quick and easy meals' |
| recipes_get_dietary | Find recipes matching specific dietary requirements. Filters by tags, categories, and recipe metadata for dietary needs. TRIGGERS: - 'vegan recipes', 'gluten-free meals', 'keto options' - 'vegetarian dinner', 'dairy-free recipes', 'paleo meals' - 'low-carb options', 'whole30 recipes', 'nut-free dishes' DIETARY OPTIONS: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, low-carb, whole30, nut-free, soy-free, egg-free, pescatarian, halal, kosher |
| recipes_scale | Scale a recipe for different serving sizes. Returns the original ingredients with a scaling multiplier to adjust quantities. TRIGGERS: - 'scale recipe X for 8 people', 'double the recipe for X' - 'halve the recipe', 'adjust servings for X' - 'how much for X servings', 'recipe for a crowd' |
| nutrition_analyze | Get a deep nutritional analysis for a recipe — full macros (protein, carbs, fat, fiber), micros (sodium, cholesterol, potassium, saturated fat, sugar), per-serving breakdown, and ingredient-level calorie contributions. TRIGGERS: - 'nutrition breakdown for X', 'full nutrition facts for X' - 'how many calories per serving in X', 'macro breakdown of X' - 'is X high in protein', 'how much fiber in X' - 'detailed nutrition analysis', 'calorie breakdown by ingredient' |
| nutrition_compare | Compare nutrition facts across 2-5 recipes side-by-side. Shows calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber for each recipe in a comparison table format. TRIGGERS: - 'compare nutrition of X and Y', 'which is healthier X or Y' - 'calories in X vs Y', 'protein comparison X and Y' - 'healthiest option between X Y Z' - 'nutritional comparison', 'which has fewer calories' |
| nutrition_find_by_macros | Find recipes that match specific nutritional targets. Filter by max calories, minimum protein, max carbs, max fat — perfect for fitness goals, dieting, or health-conscious eating. TRIGGERS: - 'high protein recipes', 'recipes under 400 calories' - 'low carb meals', 'high fiber recipes' - 'keto-friendly recipes by nutrition', 'recipes for muscle building' - 'meals under 500 calories with at least 30g protein' - 'find recipes for my diet', 'low calorie dinner options' |
| nutrition_daily_plan | Build a single-day meal plan optimized for specific calorie and macro goals. Returns breakfast, lunch, dinner, and optional snack with combined nutrition totals hitting your targets. TRIGGERS: - 'meal plan for 2000 calories', 'build me a 1500 calorie day' - 'high protein meal plan', 'plan my meals for 150g protein' - 'keto meal plan for today', 'low carb day plan' - 'bodybuilding meal plan', 'cut diet plan', 'bulking meals' - 'plan meals to hit my macros' |
| nutrition_healthier_swap | Get AI-powered suggestions to make a recipe healthier — ingredient swaps, cooking technique changes, and portion adjustments with estimated calorie savings. TRIGGERS: - 'make X healthier', 'healthier version of X' - 'reduce calories in X', 'lower fat version of X' - 'how to make X lighter', 'healthy swap for X recipe' - 'healthify this recipe', 'clean eating version of X' |
| nutrition_ingredient_info | Get nutrition facts, health benefits, and culinary uses for any cooking ingredient. Comprehensive reference for common cooking ingredients. TRIGGERS: - 'nutrition in chicken breast', 'is avocado healthy' - 'calories in rice', 'protein in salmon' - 'health benefits of turmeric', 'facts about olive oil' - 'what is nutritional yeast', 'info about quinoa' |
| nutrition_meal_score | Rate the nutritional quality of a meal plan or set of recipes on a 0-100 health score. Evaluates balance of protein, fiber, calorie density, and variety. TRIGGERS: - 'rate my meal plan', 'how healthy is my meal selection' - 'score these recipes nutritionally', 'nutrition grade for these meals' - 'is this a balanced meal plan', 'health check my recipes' |
| recipes_seasonal | Find recipes perfect for a specific season or month. Returns seasonal dishes with fresh, in-season ingredients. TRIGGERS: - 'what's good to cook in summer', 'fall recipes', 'winter comfort food' - 'seasonal dishes for March', 'spring recipes' - 'holiday recipes', 'Thanksgiving ideas', 'Christmas dinner' |
| recipes_collections | Browse curated recipe collections by theme — date night, comfort food, quick weeknight, party appetizers, and more. TRIGGERS: - 'date night recipes', 'comfort food ideas', 'party appetizers' - 'meal prep recipes', 'one pot meals', 'kid-friendly recipes' - 'romantic dinner', 'game day food', 'brunch ideas' |
| cooking_pair_beverages | Get wine, beer, cocktail, or non-alcoholic drink pairings for a recipe or cuisine. TRIGGERS: - 'what wine goes with X', 'beer pairing for X', 'drink pairing' - 'cocktail for dinner', 'non-alcoholic pairing', 'beverage suggestion' - 'wine for pasta', 'what to drink with steak' |
| cooking_meal_prep_guide | Get a meal prep guide — how to batch cook, store, and reheat recipes for the week. Saves time and reduces food waste. TRIGGERS: - 'how to meal prep X', 'batch cooking tips', 'meal prep guide' - 'how to store leftovers', 'can I freeze X', 'how long does X last' - 'Sunday meal prep', 'weekly prep plan' |
| cooking_convert_units | Convert between cooking measurement units — cups, tablespoons, grams, ounces, milliliters, and more. TRIGGERS: - 'how many grams in a cup', 'convert tablespoons to cups' - 'ounces to grams', 'ml to cups', 'teaspoons in a tablespoon' - 'metric to imperial', 'cooking conversions' |
| account_api_key_status | Check the status of the API key you're using right now — see call count, rate limit, and creation date. Useful for monitoring your MCP usage. TRIGGERS: - 'check my API key', 'API key status', 'how many calls have I made' - 'my usage', 'rate limit status', 'key info' |