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recipe-finder

by @harshasic

Search and suggest recipes by ingredients, cuisine, or dietary preferences using TheMealDB API with detailed meal info and instructions.

Versionv1.0.0
Downloads1,102
Installs8
TERMINAL
clawhub install recipe-finder

πŸ“– About This Skill

Recipe Finder

Find recipes by ingredients, cuisine, or dietary preferences using TheMealDB free API.

Triggers

Use this skill when the user:

  • Asks "what can I make with [ingredient]"
  • Requests "recipes for dinner" or "Italian recipes"
  • Says "vegetarian options" or "vegan meals"
  • Asks for meal ideas based on ingredients they have
  • Tools

  • web_fetch - Fetch recipe data from TheMealDB API
  • Instructions

    1. Parse the user's request to identify: - Main ingredient (e.g., chicken, eggs, pasta) - Cuisine type (e.g., Italian, Mexican, Chinese) - Dietary restriction (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free)

    2. Call TheMealDB API: - By ingredient: https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/filter.php?i={ingredient} - By cuisine: https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/filter.php?a={cuisine} - Search by name: https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s={query}

    3. For each recipe found, optionally fetch details: - https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i={id}

    4. Format response with: - Recipe name - Thumbnail image (if available) - Category and cuisine - Key ingredients - Brief instructions (or link to full recipe)

    Response Format

    Present recipes in a clean, scannable format:

  • Recipe name (bold)
  • Image thumbnail (if available)
  • Category | Cuisine
  • Main ingredients list
  • Brief description
  • Notes

  • TheMealDB is free, no API key required
  • Results are limited but reliable
  • Combine multiple queries for best results (ingredient + cuisine)
  • πŸ“‹ Tips & Best Practices

  • TheMealDB is free, no API key required
  • Results are limited but reliable
  • Combine multiple queries for best results (ingredient + cuisine)