How do I install Usda Fdc?

Usda Fdc is a remote plugin. You do not need to install anything locally. Add the server URL to your AI app's MCP configuration and you are ready to go.

Is Usda Fdc safe to use?

Yes. Usda Fdc passed MCP Marketplace's automated security scan with a score of 10/10 (low risk). Every server on MCP Marketplace is security-scanned before it's listed; see the full security report on this page for the findings and permissions.

What AI apps work with Usda Fdc?

Usda Fdc uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Usda Fdc MCP Server

by Pipeworx Io

Developer ToolsLow Risk10.0MCP RegistryRemote

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

USDA Food Data Central MCP

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USDA Food Data Central MCP

Remote endpoints: streamable-http: https://gateway.pipeworx.io/usda-fdc/mcp

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (1 strong, 0 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Imported from the Official MCP Registry. Trust signals: trusted author (347/347 approved). 1 finding(s) downgraded by scanner intelligence.

16 tools verified · Open access · 1 issue found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

How to Connect

Remote Plugin

No local installation needed. Your AI client connects to the remote endpoint directly.

Add this to your MCP configuration to connect:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-pipeworx-io-usda-fdc": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/usda-fdc/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

mcp-usda-fdc

USDA Food Data Central MCP

Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ 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 673+ 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.

License

MIT

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