@sommelierx/mcp-server
Wine pairing intelligence for AI assistants. Connect Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or any MCP-compatible client to a sommelier-grade pairing algorithm that matches wines to your ingredients, dishes, and recipes.
Quick Start
Claude Desktop
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"sommelierx": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@sommelierx/mcp-server"]
}
}
}
That is it. Ask Claude "What wine goes with grilled salmon?" and it will use SommelierX to answer.
With a Pro API key
For recipe extraction, group pairing, and score breakdowns:
{
"mcpServers": {
"sommelierx": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@sommelierx/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"SOMMELIERX_API_KEY": "sk_live_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Cursor / Windsurf / Other MCP Clients
The same configuration works. Add the command and args to your client's MCP settings.
Available Tools
| Tool | What it does | Tier |
|---|---|---|
pair_wine_with_ingredients | Find wines for a list of ingredients (e.g. "salmon, lemon, dill") | Free |
pair_wine_with_meal | Find wines for a dish name (e.g. "risotto ai funghi") | Free |
find_meals_for_wine | Find dishes that pair with a wine style (e.g. "Barolo") | Free |
search_ingredients | Search the ingredient database | Free |
search_meals | Search the meal database | Free |
pair_wine_with_recipe_url | Extract ingredients from a recipe URL and pair wines | Pro |
group_pairing | Find the best wine across multiple dishes (e.g. 3-course dinner) | Pro |
Authentication
SommelierX supports two authentication methods. You can use either one -- no need to configure both.
Option 1: API Key (subscription)
Set the SOMMELIERX_API_KEY environment variable in your MCP client config. The key format is sk_live_.... You get a monthly call allowance based on your tier (Free / Pro / Enterprise).
{
"mcpServers": {
"sommelierx": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@sommelierx/mcp-server"],
"env": {
"SOMMELIERX_API_KEY": "sk_live_your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
Get your API key at api.sommelierx.com.
Option 2: x402 Payment (pay per call)
No API key needed. Your AI agent pays per call using USDC on the Base network via the Coinbase x402 protocol. When a request lacks an API key, the server returns a 402 Payment Required response with a payment payload. x402-compatible agents handle this automatically.
This is ideal for:
- AI agents that manage their own wallet
- Pay-as-you-go usage without a subscription
- Agent-to-agent commerce (no human in the loop)
Pricing (per call)
| Tool | Price | Tier |
|---|---|---|
pair_wine_with_meal | $0.01 | Free |
find_meals_for_wine | $0.01 | Free |
search_ingredients | $0.005 | Free |
search_meals | $0.005 | Free |
pair_wine_with_ingredients | $0.02 | Pro |
pair_wine_with_recipe_url | $0.02 | Pro |
group_pairing | $0.03 | Pro |
With an API key, calls are deducted from your tier allowance. With x402, each call is charged at the listed price.
Example Conversations
Basic pairing:
"What wine pairs well with salmon, asparagus, and hollandaise sauce?"
Reverse pairing:
"I have a bottle of Barolo. What should I cook?"
Recipe URL:
"What wine goes with this recipe? https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/..."
Dinner party:
"I'm planning a 3-course dinner: Caesar salad, rack of lamb, and chocolate mousse. What single wine works for all courses?"
How It Works
- You ask your AI assistant a wine question
- The assistant calls the appropriate SommelierX tool
- The MCP server translates your input into structured API calls
- SommelierX's pairing algorithm (17 food DNA dimensions x 19 wine DNA dimensions) calculates matches
- You get scored wine recommendations based on real sommelier expertise
Ingredient Resolution
When you use pair_wine_with_ingredients, the server automatically resolves natural language ingredient names to database entries. The AI assistant does not need to know database IDs -- it passes ingredient names directly.
Configuration
| Environment Variable | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
SOMMELIERX_API_KEY | No | -- | API key for Pro/Enterprise access. Without a key, free tier (50 calls/day). |
SOMMELIERX_API_URL | No | https://api.sommelierx.com | API base URL. |
SOMMELIERX_LANGUAGE | No | en | Default language for results (en, nl, fr, de, es, it). |
API Tiers
| Tier | Daily Limit | Per-Minute Limit | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 calls | 2/min | Basic pairing, search, ingredient/meal lookup |
| Pro ($49/mo) | 500 calls | 20/min | + Recipe URL extraction, group pairing, score breakdowns |
| Enterprise | 10,000 calls | 100/min | + Custom limits, SLA |
Get your API key at api.sommelierx.com
API Documentation
Full API documentation is available at docs.sommelierx.com.
The OpenAPI specification is served at https://api.sommelierx.com/api/v1/openapi.json.
Development
npm install
npm run build
npm run dev # development mode with hot reload
npm run typecheck # type checking without emit
Requirements
- Node.js >= 18.0.0
License
MIT