Recipe Manager

Manage recipe data in recipes.js with schema validation and formatting.

Updated Oct 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AdamFehse/cookmodeV2 --skill recipe-manager
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Recipe Manager
Source: https://github.com/AdamFehse/cookmodeV2/tree/main/.claude/skills/recipe-manager
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AdamFehse/cookmodeV2 --skill recipe-manager

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manual recipe entry is error-prone, inconsistent, and time-consuming. This Skill eliminates those issues by standardizing and automating recipe data management for CookMode V2, ensuring all kitchen staff work from a single, accurate source.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Add & Edit Recipes: Effortlessly create new recipes or modify existing ones, ensuring all entries adhere to the CookMode V2 schema.
  • Validate & Format: Automatically check recipe data for correct structure and formatting, preventing errors before they hit the kitchen.
  • Use Case: Quickly convert a chef's handwritten recipe into a perfectly formatted digital entry, complete with ingredient components and step-by-step instructions, ready for immediate use and smart scaling.

Quick Start

Example: Converting a recipe to structured format

Use this prompt with Claude/ChatGPT to convert raw recipe text:

Convert this recipe to JavaScript object format with the following structure:

  • amount: number or fraction string ('1/2', '1/4')
  • unit: string (cup, tbsp, tsp, oz, lb, etc.)
  • ingredient: string (the ingredient name)
  • prep: string (optional, preparation notes like 'diced', 'softened')

[Paste your recipe text here]

Frequently Asked Questions about Recipe Manager

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate recipe data structure and ensure it meets schema requirements?

Recipe validation checks that all required fields conform to the CookMode V2 schema, including ingredient amounts, units, and preparation notes. The Skill automatically detects formatting errors and structural inconsistencies before recipes reach kitchen staff, preventing costly mistakes during service.

What's the best way to convert handwritten or unstructured recipes into digital format?

Convert raw recipe text into structured JavaScript objects by parsing ingredients into amount, unit, ingredient name, and optional prep fields. This Skill transforms chef notes into perfectly formatted entries with component grouping and step-by-step instructions ready for immediate kitchen use.

Can I bulk update recipe properties across multiple entries at once?

Bulk updating allows you to modify multiple recipes simultaneously while maintaining schema compliance across all entries. This eliminates manual edits and ensures consistency when standardizing ingredient formats, units, or preparation methods across your entire recipe collection.

How do I scale ingredients and adjust recipe quantities for different serving sizes?

Ingredient scaling utilities automatically adjust amounts and units proportionally based on serving size changes. The Skill preserves ingredient relationships and fraction formatting so recipes maintain accuracy whether preparing for two people or twenty.

What formatting standards does this Skill enforce for recipe data?

The Skill enforces the CookMode V2 schema standard, which defines ingredient structure, component grouping, notes handling, and instruction formatting. Standardized formatting prevents kitchen staff from encountering ambiguous or conflicting recipe information during food preparation.