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ReciPal MCP by usefulapi

REMOTE · RECIPAL.USEFULAPI.IO

Read recipes, nutrition and inventory, manage ingredients and costs, and render ReciPal labels.

18 Trust /100

Last scanned (13 minutes ago)

Scores higher than 4% of remote servers

Reachable. Last reached 5 Nov 2026.

Category E-commerce

Trust breakdown (7 categories)

How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically against the live server, and we only credit what we can confirm. How we score → Why this is hard to score →

Endpoint Security46
Transport & Reachability0
Schema Quality & AI Usability0
  • Schema not yet verified: we couldn't read the endpoint's schema, or could read only part of its tool list.Unverified
Stability & Change Management0
  • Stability not yet verified: not enough scan history yet (needs a 30-day window).Unverified
Tool Coverage0
  • Tool coverage not yet verified: we couldn't read the endpoint's tools, or could read only part of the list.Unverified
Tool Safety0
  • Tool safety not yet verified: we couldn't read the endpoint's tools, or could read only part of the list.Unverified
Capabilities0
  • Capabilities not yet verified: we couldn't read the endpoint's capabilities.Unverified

Unverified: 5 categories

Categories scored 0 because we could not verify them: authentication we do not have, an unreachable endpoint, or not enough scan history. We only credit what we can confirm.

Changelog

Every change we have recorded for this component, newest first. Security-relevant changes are always shown. ▲ marks a change for the better, ▼ a change for the worse; unmarked changes are neutral.

  • 2 Nov 26 −47
    • Endpoint reachability: reachable → not serving MCP ▼ security
    • Tool safety: pass → unverified ▼ security
    • Authorization: pass → unverified ▼ security
    • Stability: 0.03 → unverified ▼ security
    • Schema quality: 100 → unverified ▼ functional
    • Capabilities: pass → unverified ▼ functional
    • Tool coverage: 100 → unverified ▼ functional
  • 1 Nov 26 +1
    • Stability: unverified → 0.03 ▲ functional
  • 31 Oct 26 64

    First indexed and scored.

Diagnostics

Diagnostic detail from the automated scan of this channel: what the scanner observed at each step, so you can see exactly where a check passed or failed. It is informational only and never changes the trust score.

Captured 5 Nov 2026 · Probed https://recipal.usefulapi.io/mcp

TLS valid

Negotiated TLS 1.3 with TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256 .

Subject Issuer Valid from Valid until Key Signature Serial
CN=usefulapi.io CN=WE1,O=Google Trust Services,C=US 13 Sept 2026 12 Dec 2026 ECDSA 256 ECDSA-SHA256 d9be3287b0fde9630e825ba1f79bff3f
SANs: usefulapi.io, *.usefulapi.io
CN=WE1,O=Google Trust Services,C=US (CA) CN=GTS Root R4,O=Google Trust Services LLC,C=US 13 Dec 2023 20 Feb 2029 ECDSA 256 ECDSA-SHA384 7ff31977972c224a76155d13b6d685e3
CN=GTS Root R4,O=Google Trust Services LLC,C=US (CA) CN=GlobalSign Root CA,OU=Root CA,O=GlobalSign nv-sa,C=BE 15 Nov 2023 28 Jan 2028 ECDSA 384 SHA256-RSA 7fe530bf331343bedd821610493d8a1b

Background: What to check on a remote MCP endpoint →

DNSSEC insecure

Validation of recipal.usefulapi.io. — Not signed

Zone DS Keys Algorithms Outcome
. trust_anchor 20326, 38696 8, 8 Verified
io. present 38690 8 Verified
usefulapi.io. absent Unsigned (proven) parent-signed NSEC/NSEC3 proves an unsigned delegation
Authentication Inconclusive

We could not reach the endpoint well enough to judge its authorisation posture.

Result Inconclusive
HTTP status 302

Background: How OAuth 2.1 works in the 2026 MCP spec →

Transports 2 probes
Transport URL Outcome Status Location
streamable-http https://recipal.usefulapi.io/mcp Redirected 302 https://usefulapi.io/recipal/
http (plaintext) http://recipal.usefulapi.io/mcp Inconclusive 302 http://recipal.usefulapi.io/mcp
MCP tools · 30 exposed · ~6,060 tokens

The tools this component advertises to a client, with an estimated token cost for each. Expand a tool to see its parameters and schema. The per-tool counts are indicative and are not scored directly; the schema's total context footprint is one signal in Schema Quality & AI Usability. A tool's description is untrusted text the model reads on every call, which is what makes this list a security surface and not just an inventory: how tool poisoning works →

Tool Tokens
recipal_add_recipe_ingredient ~207

WRITE: add an ingredient line to a recipe, by unit and quantity (the unit must be one the ingredient offers, e.g. "1 cup" or "1 gram"; see units_and_grams from recipal_get_recipe_ingredient or valid_units from recipal_get_ingredient) or directly by total_grams (overrides unit and quantity). Changes the recipe's nutrition, label and cost. POST /recipes/{id}/recipe_ingredients.

NameTypeReqDescription
ingredient_idintegeryesIngredient to add.
quantitynumber–Amount of the unit (default 1).
recipe_idintegeryesReciPal recipe id.
total_gramsnumber–Weight in grams; overrides unit and quantity.
unitstring–Unit of the ingredient (default: its first unit).
wastenumber–Percent of the ingredient that does not go into the product (0-100). Costed in full, excluded from nutrition.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_create_ingredient ~759

WRITE: create a custom ingredient (private to your account) with its nutrition facts. For a food ingredient give nutrition_unit and nutrition_quantity (the serving the nutrients are entered for, e.g. 1 cup; for units beyond gram/oz/lb/kg add them in measures first) and all required nutrients. food and non_food cannot be changed later. Non-food items: set food=false and non_food to labor, packaging, safety, other_hourly or other_fixed. POST /ingredients.

NameTypeReqDescription
allergensobject–Allergens by name, e.g. {"Milk": true, "Almond": true, "other-shellfish": "Oyster"}. Standard names: Wheat, Peanuts, Soy, Sesame, Mustard, Sulfites, Milk (Goat milk, Sheep milk), Egg (Duck egg, Quail…
brandstring–Brand name, mainly to verify data.
foodboolean–true (default) for a food ingredient; false for a non-food item.
ingredient_liststring–Ingredient list text as it appears on a label, e.g. "Curlies (Milk, Sugar)".
measuresarray–Custom units, e.g. [{quantity:1, unit:'cup', equivalent_quantity:240, equivalent_unit:'gram'}].
namestringyesIngredient name (unique unless private).
non_foodstring–Required when food=false.
nutrientsobject–Nutrition facts (food ingredients only). Amounts per serving (nutrition_quantity x nutrition_unit): calories; grams for protein, fat, fat_saturated, fat_trans, carbohydrate, fiber, uncounted_fiber, s…
nutrition_quantitynumber–Required for food ingredients: quantity of nutrition_unit the nutrients are for, e.g. 0.5 for 0.5 cup.
nutrition_unitstring–Required for food and safety ingredients. Food: the unit the nutrients are entered in (gram, oz, lb, kg, "100 grams", a unit from measures, or a volume unit such as cup once measures includes a volum…
sourcestring–Data source: URL, supplier or recipe id.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_create_ingredient_cost ~186

WRITE: add a price for an ingredient that becomes active on effective_at (the active cost is the one with the latest effective_at not after the date; one cost per ingredient per date). price and shipping are per quantity x unit. Changes the cost of every recipe using the ingredient from that date. Not allowed for subrecipe ingredients. POST /ingredient_costs.

NameTypeReqDescription
effective_atstringyesDate the cost becomes active, yyyy-mm-dd.
ingredient_idintegeryesIngredient id.
pricenumber–Price for quantity x unit (default 0).
quantitynumber–How much of the unit the price covers (default 0).
shippingnumber–Shipping for quantity x unit (default 0).
unitstringyesA unit of the ingredient, e.g. "1 cup", "1 lb".

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_create_recipe ~553

WRITE: create a new, empty recipe (add ingredient lines with recipal_add_recipe_ingredient, or use recipal_create_recipe_from_ingredients to do both at once). All fields are optional. Creates a record in your ReciPal account; it counts against the plan's recipe allowance. POST /recipes.

NameTypeReqDescription
allergensobject–Allergens by name, e.g. {"Milk": true, "Almond": true, "other-shellfish": "Oyster"}. Standard names: Wheat, Peanuts, Soy, Sesame, Mustard, Sulfites, Milk (Goat milk, Sheep milk), Egg (Duck egg, Quail…
ingredient_liststring–Ingredient list text for the label.
labor_costnumber–Labor cost per batch.
namestring–Recipe name.
overhead_costnumber–Overhead cost per batch (rent, electricity, equipment ...).
package_yield_quantitynumber–Net weight of each finished package, in package_yield_unit (default 0).
package_yield_unitstring–Unit of the finished package weight: "grams" (default), "ounces", "mL" or "fluid ounces".
packagesnumber–Number of packages the recipe yields per batch (0 or more).
packaging_costnumber–Cost per package of direct and secondary packaging.
preparationstring–Preparation instructions for staff.
prepared_serving_notestring–Note after the serving size on FDA labels, e.g. "makes 1 cup prepared".
servingsnumber–Servings per package (at least 1).
skustring–Your SKU.
subrecipe_namestring–Name shown when this recipe is used as a subrecipe in another recipe's ingredient list.
subrecipe_name_frenchstring–French name shown when used as a subrecipe.
suggested_servingstring–Suggested serving in common terms, e.g. "1 piece or 1 cup".
visual_unit_of_measurestring–Visual reference after the metric serving size on FDA labels, e.g. "5 chips".

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_create_recipe_from_ingredients ~568

WRITE: create a new recipe and its ingredient lines in one call. ingredients lists ingredient ids with the weight of each in grams. Optional yield, servings and packaging fields as in recipal_create_recipe. Creates a record in your ReciPal account. POST /recipes/shortcut.

NameTypeReqDescription
allergensobject–Allergens by name, e.g. {"Milk": true, "Almond": true, "other-shellfish": "Oyster"}. Standard names: Wheat, Peanuts, Soy, Sesame, Mustard, Sulfites, Milk (Goat milk, Sheep milk), Egg (Duck egg, Quail…
ingredient_liststring–Ingredient list text for the label.
ingredientsarrayyesIngredient ids with their weights in grams (1-100 lines).
labor_costnumber–Labor cost per batch.
namestring–Recipe name.
overhead_costnumber–Overhead cost per batch (rent, electricity, equipment ...).
package_yield_quantitynumber–Net weight of each finished package, in package_yield_unit (default 0).
package_yield_unitstring–Unit of the finished package weight: "grams" (default), "ounces", "mL" or "fluid ounces".
packagesnumber–Number of packages the recipe yields per batch (0 or more).
packaging_costnumber–Cost per package of direct and secondary packaging.
preparationstring–Preparation instructions for staff.
prepared_serving_notestring–Note after the serving size on FDA labels, e.g. "makes 1 cup prepared".
servingsnumber–Servings per package (at least 1).
skustring–Your SKU.
subrecipe_namestring–Name shown when this recipe is used as a subrecipe in another recipe's ingredient list.
subrecipe_name_frenchstring–French name shown when used as a subrecipe.
suggested_servingstring–Suggested serving in common terms, e.g. "1 piece or 1 cup".
visual_unit_of_measurestring–Visual reference after the metric serving size on FDA labels, e.g. "5 chips".

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_create_subrecipe ~91

WRITE: turn a recipe into an ingredient (a subrecipe) with its nutrition, costing and ingredient list, so it can be used inside other recipes. Later changes to the recipe flow through to the ingredient. Fails if the recipe is empty. Returns the new ingredient. POST /recipes/{id}/create_subrecipe.

NameTypeReqDescription
recipe_idintegeryesRecipe to turn into a subrecipe.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_get_finished_good ~45

One finished-goods stock row by id. Needs an inventory plan. GET /finished_goods/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
finished_good_idintegeryesFinished good row id.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_get_ingredient ~59

One ingredient in full (yours or a public one): allergens, ingredient-list text, custom units, and every nutrient per 100 grams. GET /ingredients/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
ingredient_idintegeryesReciPal ingredient id.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_get_ingredient_cost ~39

One ingredient cost entry by id. GET /ingredient_costs/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
ingredient_cost_idintegeryesIngredient cost id.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_get_inventory ~55

One raw-material stock row by id (quantity, unit, weeks remaining, reorder guideline, on-hand value). Needs an inventory plan. GET /inventories/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
inventory_idintegeryesInventory row id.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_get_label ~134

A recipe's saved nutrition-facts label settings (format, which rows show, styling) plus the computed nutrition claims (e.g. Fat Free) and ingredient list per language. The token is the last part of the recipe's primary_label path (/api/v1/labels/{token}). Optionally compute claims and ingredient list for another format. GET /labels/{token}.

NameTypeReqDescription
label_tokenstringyesLabel token from the recipe's primary_label path.
result_formatstring–Compute claims and ingredient list for this format instead of the saved one, e.g. legacy_fda/adult/vertical.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_get_label_render_status ~86

Status of a label render started with recipal_start_label_render: waiting, processing, ready or error. When ready, url is a temporary presigned download link. Poll about once a second; each poll counts toward the weekly request limit. GET /recipes/label_renders/{token}.

NameTypeReqDescription
tokenstringyesRender token returned by recipal_start_label_render.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_get_recipe ~68

One recipe in full: yield, servings, packages, allergens, costs (ingredient + packaging/labor/overhead), ingredient list, tags, primary label path and the complete per-serving nutrition. GET /recipes/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
recipe_idintegeryesReciPal recipe id.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_get_recipe_ingredient ~82

One ingredient line of a recipe, including units_and_grams (the units you can use for it, each with its weight in grams). GET /recipes/{recipe_id}/recipe_ingredients/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
recipe_idintegeryesReciPal recipe id.
recipe_ingredient_idintegeryesRecipe ingredient (line) id.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_list_current_ingredient_costs ~86

The currently active cost of every ingredient (one entry per ingredient): price, shipping, quantity and unit. GET /ingredient_costs.

NameTypeReqDescription
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-20 (default 20).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_list_finished_good_tags ~50

Recipe tags in use with the number of recipes carrying each, most used first. Use them to filter recipal_list_finished_goods. Needs an inventory plan. GET /finished_goods/tags.

Input schema present but exposes no named parameters.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_list_finished_goods ~184

Finished-goods stock rows: recipe, quantity on hand, unit, total packages, lot-code settings, case/pallet sizes and the on-hand value. Needs an inventory plan. GET /finished_goods.

NameTypeReqDescription
archivedstring–"false" = active only (default), "true" = archived only, "all" = both.
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-20 (default 20).
qstring–Case-insensitive search in the recipe name.
sort_directionstring–"asc" (default) or "desc".
sort_fieldstring–Default "recipes.name".
tagsarray–Only rows whose recipe has ALL these tags.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_list_ingredient_costs ~117

The cost history of one ingredient: effective date, quantity, unit, price and shipping per entry (the entry with the latest effective_at not in the future is the active one). GET /ingredients/{id}/ingredient_costs.

NameTypeReqDescription
ingredient_idintegeryesReciPal ingredient id.
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-20 (default 20).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_list_ingredients ~186

List your own ingredients (custom and subrecipe ingredients) with allergens, units and headline nutrition per 100 g. Set full=true for every nutrient. Archived ones are hidden unless asked for. GET /ingredients.

NameTypeReqDescription
archivedstring–"false" = active only (default), "true" = archived only, "all" = both.
fullboolean–Return every ingredient field including all nutrients (large). Default false.
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-20 (default 20).
sort_directionstring–"desc" (default) or "asc".
sort_fieldstring–Sort by "updated_at" (default), "created_at" or "name".

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_list_inventories ~249

Raw-material (ingredient) stock rows: quantity on hand, weeks remaining, daily consumption, quantity on order, reorder risk (safe, warning, critical), reorder level and the on-hand value. Needs an inventory plan (otherwise 403 INVENTORY_PLAN_REQUIRED). By default sorted by weeks remaining, lowest first. GET /inventories.

NameTypeReqDescription
archivedstring–"false" = active only (default), "true" = archived only, "all" = both.
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-20 (default 20).
qstring–Case-insensitive search in the ingredient name.
sort_directionstring–"asc" (default), "desc", or "mid" (warning band first, then critical, then safe; only for weeks_remaining and risk).
sort_fieldstring–Default "inventories.weeks_remaining".
supplier_idinteger–Only rows linked to this supplier.
tagsarray–Only rows whose ingredient has ALL these tags.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_list_inventory_tags ~50

Ingredient tags in use with the number of ingredients carrying each, most used first. Use them to filter recipal_list_inventories. Needs an inventory plan. GET /inventories/tags.

Input schema present but exposes no named parameters.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_list_recipe_ingredients ~79

The formula of one recipe: every recipe ingredient line with ingredient id, name, quantity, unit, waste %, total grams and the display name per label language. Use the line ids with recipal_update_recipe_ingredient. GET /recipes/{id}/recipe_ingredients.

NameTypeReqDescription
recipe_idintegeryesReciPal recipe id.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_list_recipes ~217

List your recipes (products) with yield, servings, cost per batch/package and the headline per-serving nutrition (calories, fat, sodium, carbohydrate, protein). Sorted by last update by default. Set full=true for the complete object with every nutrient. Pages of up to 20; a page with fewer rows is the last. GET /recipes.

NameTypeReqDescription
archivedstring–"false" = active only (default), "true" = archived only, "all" = both.
fullboolean–Return every recipe field including all ~80 nutrients (large). Default false.
pageinteger–Page number, from 1 (default 1). Pass the previous reply's next_page.
per_pageinteger–Results per page, 1-20 (default 20).
sort_directionstring–"desc" (default) or "asc".
sort_fieldstring–Sort by "updated_at" (default), "created_at" or "name".

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_remove_recipe_ingredient ~114

WRITE (destructive): permanently remove one ingredient line from a recipe. It cannot be undone, but the same ingredient can be added back (with recipal_add_recipe_ingredient). Changes the recipe's nutrition, label and cost. The ingredient itself is not deleted. DELETE /recipes/{recipe_id}/recipe_ingredients/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
recipe_idintegeryesReciPal recipe id.
recipe_ingredient_idintegeryesRecipe ingredient (line) id from recipal_list_recipe_ingredients.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_scale_recipe ~139

WRITE: create a NEW recipe as a copy of an existing one, with every ingredient quantity and the yield multiplied by scale_amount (1 = plain copy; per-serving nutrition stays the same; scaling down cannot take packages below 1). Costs and tags carry over. The original is not changed. Without a name the copy is called "<name> (copy)" or "<name> <n>x". POST /recipes/{id}/scale.

NameTypeReqDescription
namestring–Name of the new recipe.
recipe_idintegeryesRecipe to copy.
scale_amountnumber–Multiplier for quantities and yield (default 1).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_start_label_render ~175

WRITE (render job): start rendering a recipe's nutrition label as a PDF or PNG and return the render status with a token. Always asynchronous: poll recipal_get_label_render_status with the token until status is ready, then give the user the temporary download url. Each account may run 5 renders in parallel. GET /recipes/{id}/label.pdf|label.png?async=true.

NameTypeReqDescription
formatstringyes"pdf" or "png".
page_sizestring–PDF only: "auto" (default) crops to the label, or letter, legal, A4.
recipe_idintegeryesReciPal recipe id.
zoomnumber–PNG only: scale from 0.8 to 6 (default 3); larger = crisper, bigger image.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_update_ingredient ~572

WRITE: change fields of one of YOUR ingredients (public ingredients cannot be edited); fields you leave out stay unchanged. If nutrition_unit, nutrition_quantity or their measure change, nutrients you do not pass are rescaled to keep the same amount per serving. measures REPLACES the whole list of custom units, so send them all. Setting archived true hides the ingredient from lists; false restores it. The change flows into every recipe using the ingredient. PUT /ingredients/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
allergensobject–Allergens by name, e.g. {"Milk": true, "Almond": true, "other-shellfish": "Oyster"}. Standard names: Wheat, Peanuts, Soy, Sesame, Mustard, Sulfites, Milk (Goat milk, Sheep milk), Egg (Duck egg, Quail…
archivedboolean–true to archive, false to restore.
brandstring–Brand name.
ingredient_idintegeryesReciPal ingredient id (one you created).
ingredient_liststring–Ingredient list text for labels.
measuresarray–The FULL list of custom units (replaces the existing list).
namestring–Ingredient name.
nutrientsobject–Nutrition facts to change; others are kept. Amounts per serving (nutrition_quantity x nutrition_unit): calories; grams for protein, fat, fat_saturated, fat_trans, carbohydrate, fiber, uncounted_fiber…
nutrition_quantitynumber–Quantity of nutrition_unit the nutrients are for.
nutrition_unitstring–Unit the nutrients are entered in.
sourcestring–Data source.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_update_ingredient_cost ~143

WRITE: change an existing ingredient cost entry (date, unit, quantity, price, shipping); fields you leave out stay unchanged. Changes recipe costs that depend on it. Not allowed for subrecipe ingredients. PUT /ingredient_costs/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
effective_atstring–New effective date, yyyy-mm-dd (unique per ingredient).
ingredient_cost_idintegeryesIngredient cost id.
pricenumber–Price for quantity x unit.
quantitynumber–How much of the unit the price covers.
shippingnumber–Shipping for quantity x unit.
unitstring–A unit of the ingredient.

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_update_recipe ~594

WRITE: change fields of one recipe; fields you leave out stay unchanged. package_yield_quantity "default" sets the package weight to the total weight of the current ingredients (no moisture loss accounted for); ingredient_list "default" rebuilds the label ingredient list in descending weight order. Changes labels and costs of this recipe. Tags cannot be set here. PUT /recipes/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
allergensobject–Allergens by name, e.g. {"Milk": true, "Almond": true, "other-shellfish": "Oyster"}. Standard names: Wheat, Peanuts, Soy, Sesame, Mustard, Sulfites, Milk (Goat milk, Sheep milk), Egg (Duck egg, Quail…
ingredient_liststring–Ingredient list text for the label, or "default" to rebuild it from the ingredients.
labor_costnumber–Labor cost per batch.
namestring–Recipe name.
overhead_costnumber–Overhead cost per batch (rent, electricity, equipment ...).
package_yield_quantity––Net weight of each finished package in package_yield_unit, or "default" to total the ingredient weights.
package_yield_unitstring–Unit of the finished package weight: "grams" (default), "ounces", "mL" or "fluid ounces".
packagesnumber–Number of packages the recipe yields per batch (0 or more).
packaging_costnumber–Cost per package of direct and secondary packaging.
preparationstring–Preparation instructions for staff.
prepared_serving_notestring–Note after the serving size on FDA labels, e.g. "makes 1 cup prepared".
recipe_idintegeryesReciPal recipe id.
servingsnumber–Servings per package (at least 1).
skustring–Your SKU.
subrecipe_namestring–Name shown when this recipe is used as a subrecipe in another recipe's ingredient list.
subrecipe_name_frenchstring–French name shown when used as a subrecipe.
suggested_servingstring–Suggested serving in common terms, e.g. "1 piece or 1 cup".
visual_unit_of_measurestring–Visual reference after the metric serving size on FDA labels, e.g. "5 chips".

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

recipal_update_recipe_ingredient ~173

WRITE: change the AMOUNT of one ingredient line in a recipe (unit, quantity, waste or total_grams; total_grams overrides unit and quantity). It cannot swap the ingredient: remove the line and add another instead. Changes the recipe's nutrition, label and cost. PUT /recipes/{recipe_id}/recipe_ingredients/{id}.

NameTypeReqDescription
quantitynumber–Amount of the unit.
recipe_idintegeryesReciPal recipe id.
recipe_ingredient_idintegeryesRecipe ingredient (line) id from recipal_list_recipe_ingredients.
total_gramsnumber–Weight in grams; overrides unit and quantity.
unitstring–Unit, one of the ingredient's units.
wastenumber–Waste percent (0-100).

No output schema declared.

No examples provided.

Install

How do I install the ReciPal MCP by usefulapi server?

ReciPal MCP by usefulapi is a hosted endpoint at https://recipal.usefulapi.io/mcp, so there is nothing to install locally. Ready-made configuration for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and 5 more is on this page, copied from each client's own documentation.

remote · recipal.usefulapi.io

# add to Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http io-usefulapi-recipal 'https://recipal.usefulapi.io/mcp'
Common questions

What is the ReciPal MCP by usefulapi server?

ReciPal MCP by usefulapi is listed in the public MCP registry as io.usefulapi/recipal. Read recipes, nutrition and inventory, manage ingredients and costs, and render ReciPal labels. This page covers its hosted endpoint (https://recipal.usefulapi.io/mcp).

Is the ReciPal MCP by usefulapi server safe to use?

ReciPal MCP by usefulapi scores 18 out of 100 on VerifyMCP. That is a record of what we were able to check automatically, not an endorsement. The category breakdown on this page shows every signal behind the number, including the ones we could not confirm.

What tools does the ReciPal MCP by usefulapi server expose?

ReciPal MCP by usefulapi exposes 30 tools: recipal_list_recipes, recipal_get_recipe, recipal_list_recipe_ingredients, recipal_get_recipe_ingredient, recipal_list_ingredients, and 25 more. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 6,060 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.

Does the ReciPal MCP by usefulapi server require authentication?

Its publisher declares no required credentials for ReciPal MCP by usefulapi. We have not been able to confirm that against the live endpoint, and a server can require authorisation without declaring it here.

Is the ReciPal MCP by usefulapi server still maintained?

ReciPal MCP by usefulapi is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 5 November 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.