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Open Food Facts

MCP server · by domdomegg

Databases npm v2.6.0

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

npmnpx -y openfoodfacts-mcp
npmnpx -y openfoodfacts-mcp

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

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

About this server

Open Food Facts is listed in the Databases category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as npm and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Open Food Facts MCP server?

Open Food Facts is an MCP server by domdomegg. Search and contribute to the Open Food Facts database.

How do I install Open Food Facts?

Install it with: npx -y openfoodfacts-mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Open Food Facts free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/domdomegg/openfoodfacts-mcp.git. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support Open Food Facts?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.