Freshtrack

Name: Freshtrack
Author: chrisbusbin-pixel

by chrisbusbin-pixelcommunityv1.0.1

An MCP server that answers food safety and shelf-life questions using USDA-guideline-based structured data. It also provides food storage tips, food waste cost estimates, supported food listings, and FreshTrack app metadata.

From the registry: USDA food shelf-life database, food safety, storage tips, food waste cost calculator.

GitHub Repository

Install & configure

Prerequisites

required
Install Node.js and npm
Node.js and npm are required to run the server via npx or install it from npm.

Install in your client

Paste into the AI you're chatting with — it will figure out the rest

Please install the `freshtrack` MCP server into my current AI client (that's you).

Required prerequisites (do these first if not already done):
- **Install Node.js and npm** — Node.js and npm are required to run the server via npx or install it from npm.

Canonical MCP server config (stdio transport):
- command: `npx`
- args: ["-y","freshtrack-mcp-server"]

Note: Prefer the npm/npx path over building from source. The README does not specify any required environment variables.

Add this MCP server to my current client's config in the correct format for you. If you need secrets or credentials I haven't provided, ASK me — do not invent values or leave raw placeholders. After adding it, tell me how to verify the server is connected.

Note: Prefer the npm/npx path over building from source. The README does not specify any required environment variables.

Tools (6)

get_food_shelf_life

Returns USDA-recommended shelf life in days for food across fridge, freezer, pantry, and counter storage.

is_food_safe_to_eat

Determines whether food is safe, should be used immediately, is unsafe, or is unknown based on storage time versus USDA maximums.

get_food_storage_tips

Provides best-practice storage guidance for food categories such as raw meat, dairy, and produce.

calculate_food_waste_cost

Estimates annual and lifetime household food waste cost.

list_supported_foods

Lists all foods supported by the database.

get_app_info

Returns metadata about the FreshTrack iOS app, including pricing and features.

Packages

freshtrack-mcp-server

npmv1.0.1transport: stdio

Details

Language: JavaScript
License: MIT
Released: May 15, 2026
Last commit: May 15, 2026
Registry name: io.github.chrisbusbin-pixel/freshtrack

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