mcp-usda-fdc
USDA Food Data Central MCP
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 250+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_foods |
Search USDA FDC food items. |
get_food |
Full food record by FDC id. |
list_foods |
Paginated browse of FDC foods. |
list_food_groups |
USDA food group reference (categories). |
nutrients_for_food |
Convenience: nutrient values only for a food. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"usda-fdc": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/usda-fdc/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 250+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Usda Fdc data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
