MCP Cooking Units Converter

MCP Cooking Units Converter is a Python package and MCP server for converting cooking measurements (volume, weight, temperature) between common units. It is designed for integration with MCP-compatible tools and VSCode extensions.

Installation

Installing via Smithery

To install Cooking Units Converter for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

npx -y @smithery/cli install @sellisd/mcp-units --client claude

Manual Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone git@github.com:sellisd/mcp-units.git
cd mcp-units

Install:

uv pip install .  # For normal use
# OR
uv pip install -e .  # For development

Usage

Available Tools

The server provides the following conversion tools:

Volume Conversion
- Convert between: ml, l, cup, tbsp, tsp
- Example: 240ml → 1 cup
Weight Conversion
- Convert between: g, kg, oz, lb
- Example: 454g → 1 lb
Temperature Conversion
- Convert between: Celsius (C), Fahrenheit (F)
- Example: 180°C → 356°F

Running the Server

uvx --with . python -m mcp_units.server

Using with VSCode Extensions

This MCP server can be integrated with VSCode extensions that support the Model Context Protocol. Here's how to set it up:

Install an MCP-compatible VSCode extension (e.g., Roo)

Configure the extension to use this server in .roo/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "units": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--with",
        ".",
        "python",
        "-m",
        "mcp_units.server"
      ],
      "disabled": false
    }
  }
}

Contact

For questions, issues, or contributions, please visit the GitHub repository.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

mcp-units

Documentation