mcp-units

MCP Cooking Units Converter

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides cooking unit conversion tools.

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

1. Clone the repository:

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

2. Install:

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

Usage

Available Tools

The server provides the following conversion tools:

1. Volume Conversion

   • Convert between: ml, l, cup, tbsp, tsp
   • Example: 240ml → 1 cup

2. Weight Conversion

   • Convert between: g, kg, oz, lb
   • Example: 454g → 1 lb

3. 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:

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

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

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

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.