meal-prep-assistant

Generate a weekly meal plan with recipes, shopping list, and cooking schedule.

Updated Nov 22, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/manshuv/grandmaster-crab --skill meal-prep-assistant
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: meal-prep-assistant
Source: https://github.com/manshuv/grandmaster-crab/tree/main/.claude/skills/meal-prep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/manshuv/grandmaster-crab --skill meal-prep-assistant

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Busy schedules make weekly meal planning and shopping feel overwhelming. This Skill automates the heavy lifting: it selects three varied recipes, builds a consolidated shopping list, and creates a printable meal-prep plan that clearly separates Sunday prep from weeknight cooking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatic Recipe Selection with Protein Variety: Chooses 3 recipes ensuring at least two protein types are represented (e.g., vegetarian, chicken, fish).
  • Smart Shopping List: Merges quantities across recipes and groups items by Produce, Proteins, Dairy & Eggs, Pantry Staples, and Other.
  • Meal Prep Planning: Outputs a Sunday prep plan and a weeknight cooking guide to optimize time and reduce last-minute cooking.
  • Print-Ready Output: Generates a clean, one-sheet Markdown or printable plan for easy shopping and meal execution.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to "Create my weekly meal plan" and optionally specify preferences like "include 2 vegetarian recipes" or "focus on quick weeknight meals" to tailor results.

Frequently Asked Questions about meal-prep-assistant

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate weekly meal planning with recipe selection?

Weekly meal planning automation selects three recipes with varied proteins, generates a consolidated shopping list organized by category, and creates a printable markdown meal plan separating Sunday prep from weeknight cooking tasks.

Can I customize meal plans by protein type or dietary preferences?

Yes, you can specify preferences like protein types or cooking time constraints when requesting your meal plan. The Skill ensures at least two protein types are represented across the three selected recipes.

What does the shopping list output include?

The shopping list merges ingredient quantities across recipes and groups items into categories: Produce, Proteins, Dairy & Eggs, Pantry Staples, and Other for organized grocery shopping.

How is the meal prep plan organized for printing?

The output generates a print-ready markdown file named weekly-meal-plan-YYYY-MM-DD.md with a Sunday prep section and a weeknight cooking guide, formatted as a single-sheet plan.

Does the Skill handle different serving sizes?

Yes, the Skill manages yield handling with a default of four servings and aggregates ingredient quantities accordingly across all selected recipes.