Usda Mcp Server

Overview

Usda Mcp Server connects your MCP-compatible AI assistant to the USDA FoodData Central database. Search foods, compare nutrients, and access the complete FDC dataset directly from Claude, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP clients — the model decides when to use these tools during conversation or agent runs.

You can use Usda Mcp Server via the hosted endpoint at https://usda.caseyjhand.com/mcp or install it locally with npx -y @cyanheads/usda-mcp-server. You'll need a USDA_FDC_API_KEY to authenticate. The server is at v0.1.9, released under Apache-2.0, with source code at cyanheads/usda-mcp-server on GitHub.

Usda Mcp Server is listed in the Database category and works with MCP clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, and Zed. If you maintain this server, claim this listing to verify ownership and keep the information up to date.

Installation

Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Name: Usda Mcp Server
URL:  https://usda.caseyjhand.com/mcp

Requires USDA_FDC_API_KEY