How do I install the fatsecret mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `FATSECRET_CLIENT_ID`, `FATSECRET_CLIENT_SECRET`, `FATSECRET_CONSUMER_SECRET` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Fatsecret MCP Server

MCP server for FatSecret API - food search, nutrition, diary, recipes, weight tracking (unofficial)

Local serverstdio

What is the Fatsecret MCP Server?

MCP server for FatSecret API - food search, nutrition, diary, recipes, weight tracking (unofficial)

What you get

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects Claude/Cursor to the FatSecret Platform API. Search foods, track your diet, manage recipes, and monitor weight directly from your AI assistant.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
check_auth_status	Check if credentials and profile auth are configured. Call this first.
setup_credentials	Save FatSecret API credentials to persistent config
start_auth	Start OAuth 1.0 authorization — returns URL for user to visit
complete_auth	Complete OAuth with verifier PIN from authorization page
search_foods	Search the food database
get_food	Get detailed nutrition info for a food
find_food_by_barcode	Find food by GTIN-13 barcode
autocomplete_foods	Get search autocomplete suggestions
search_recipes	Search recipes with filters
get_recipe	Get recipe details with ingredients and directions
get_food_categories	Get food categories
get_food_sub_categories	Get food sub categories
get_brands	Get food brands
get_recipe_types	Get recipe types

How to install the Fatsecret MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fatsecret": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "fatsecret-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use Fatsecret MCP to check auth status.”
“Use Fatsecret MCP to setup credentials.”
“Use Fatsecret MCP to start auth.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for FatSecret API - food search, nutrition, diary, recipes, weight tracking (unofficial) Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.