usda mcp server for VS Code

io.github.cyanheads/usda-mcp-server

Search foods, compare nutrients, and look up the full USDA FoodData Central database.

client:VS Code transport:streamable-http runtime:npm tools:5

Install usda mcp server in VS Code

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "usda-mcp-server": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://usda.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Requires agent mode. MCP: Open User Configuration puts the same block in every workspace. VS Code docs