mcp-units

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 [e-mail]: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.