The Usda MCP Server MCP server,
connected in one click.
Search foods, compare nutrients, and look up the full USDA FoodData Central database. Connect the official Usda MCP Server MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor through gate — one gateway URL, no config files, security-checked.
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Add Usda MCP Server to your AI in one minute
Pick your client. Copy, paste, done — or let gate handle sign-ins and policies for you.
claude mcp add --transport http usda-mcp-server https://usda.caseyjhand.com/mcpRun in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.
Usda MCP Server · https://usda.caseyjhand.com/mcp
What your AI can do with Usda MCP Server
Real prompts you can type the moment it's connected — no setup, no docs to read.
“Use “usda_list_nutrients”: Look up the FDC nutrient reference table — all tracked nutrients with their numeric IDs, names, SR reference numbers, units, and categories.”
“Use “usda_search_foods”: Search USDA FoodData Central foods by keyword. Returns matching foods with FDC IDs and a preview of key nutrients (energy, protein, fat, car.”
“Use “usda_get_food”: Get the full nutrient profile for one food by FDC ID. Returns all available nutrients (or a filtered subset via the nutrients[] param) with.”
“Use “usda_get_foods”: Fetch nutrient profiles for 2–20 foods in a single API call. More efficient than calling usda_get_food N times when you already have multipl.”
How secure is the Usda MCP Server MCP server?
Every server in the gate directory has to pass the same four checks before your AI can touch it. Here's how Usda MCP Server holds up.
Official endpoint
Operated by Usda MCP Server (caseyjhand.com) at its documented MCP endpoint — not a third-party mirror or community re-host.
No sign-in needed
This server only exposes public data — no account and no credentials are involved when you connect.
Scanned before it goes live
gate checks every tool for prompt injection, hidden instructions, data-exfiltration hints, and over-broad permissions before the server is available through your gateway.
Watched for drift
If Usda MCP Server adds or changes tools later, gate re-scans and alerts you — before your AI acts on the change.
Connected in three steps
Connect your gate
Add one gateway URL to Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP client. One-time setup, about two minutes.
Pick Usda MCP Server
Choose Usda MCP Server in the gate directory. No sign-in needed.
Use it anywhere
Usda MCP Server's tools are live in every AI client you've connected — with rules and logging built in.
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The actual tools Usda MCP Server exposes
Fetched live from the official endpoint and re-checked daily by gate — not marketing copy.
usda_list_nutrients — Look up the FDC nutrient reference table — all tracked nutrients with their numeric IDs, names, SR reference numbers, units, and categories.
usda_search_foods — Search USDA FoodData Central foods by keyword. Returns matching foods with FDC IDs and a preview of key nutrients (energy, protein, fat, car
usda_get_food — Get the full nutrient profile for one food by FDC ID. Returns all available nutrients (or a filtered subset via the nutrients[] param) with
usda_get_foods — Fetch nutrient profiles for 2–20 foods in a single API call. More efficient than calling usda_get_food N times when you already have multipl
usda_compare_foods — Compare nutrients side-by-side for 2–5 foods. Returns a structured table — one row per nutrient, one column per food — formatted as markdown
Who runs the Usda MCP Server MCP server?
The Usda MCP Server MCP server at a glance
https://usda.caseyjhand.com/mcpQuestions, answered
Is there an official Usda MCP Server MCP server?
Yes — Usda MCP Server operates its own remote MCP server at usda.caseyjhand.com. gate connects you to that official endpoint and adds security scanning, per-tool access rules, and an activity log on top.
How do I connect Usda MCP Server to Claude or ChatGPT?
Add gate's gateway URL to your AI client once, then pick Usda MCP Server in the directory. No account or sign-in is needed. From then on, Usda MCP Server's tools are available in every client you've connected to gate.
Do I need to host anything?
No. Usda MCP Server runs the server, and gate is fully managed. You just connect one URL — there's nothing to install, deploy, or maintain.
Is the Usda MCP Server MCP server safe to connect?
It's the vendor's official endpoint, and gate scans its tools for prompt injection and hidden instructions before it goes live, re-checks it whenever it changes, and lets you allow, block, or require approval for every single tool.
Is it free?
Yes — you can get started with gate for free and connect Usda MCP Server in minutes. No credit card required.
Connect more than just Usda MCP Server
Every server below works through the same gateway URL — connect once, add tools anytime.
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