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Complete MCP server exposing 4 Chomp Food Database API Documentation API operations to AI agents.
⚡ Quick Setup
- Import this workflow into your n8n instance
- Credentials Add Chomp Food Database API Documentation credentials
- Activate the workflow to start your MCP server
- Copy the webhook URL from the MCP trigger node
- Connect AI agents using the MCP URL
🔧 How it Works
This workflow converts the Chomp Food Database API Documentation API into an MCP-compatible interface for AI agents.
• MCP Trigger: Serves as your server endpoint for AI agent requests
• HTTP Request Nodes: Handle API calls to https://chompthis.com/api/v2
• AI Expressions: Automatically populate parameters via $fromAI() placeholders
• Native Integration: Returns responses directly to the AI agent
📋 Available Operations (4 total)
🔧 Food (4 endpoints)
• GET /food/branded/barcode.php: Get Branded Food by Barcode
• GET /food/branded/name.php: Get Branded Food by Name
• GET /food/branded/search.php: Search Branded Food Items
• GET /food/ingredient/search.php: Search Food Ingredients
🤖 AI Integration
Parameter Handling: AI agents automatically provide values for:
• Path parameters and identifiers
• Query parameters and filters
• Request body data
• Headers and authentication
Response Format: Native Chomp Food Database API Documentation API responses with full data structure
Error Handling: Built-in n8n HTTP request error management
💡 Usage Examples
Connect this MCP server to any AI agent or workflow:
• Claude Desktop: Add MCP server URL to configuration
• Cursor: Add MCP server SSE URL to configuration
• Custom AI Apps: Use MCP URL as tool endpoint
• API Integration: Direct HTTP calls to MCP endpoints
✨ Benefits
• Zero Setup: No parameter mapping or configuration needed
• AI-Ready: Built-in $fromAI() expressions for all parameters
• Production Ready: Native n8n HTTP request handling and logging
• Extensible: Easily modify or add custom logic
🆓 Free for community use! Ready to deploy in under 2 minutes.