CookCLI
Command-line tool for automating meal planning and shopping with Cooklang recipes, scriptable for UNIX workflows, includes web server.
Actively maintained with regular releases.
Commit activity more than 66% of tracked projects; popularity more than 40%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 1.4k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v0.37.0 · 25 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 27 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | MIT |
| Built with | Rust |
Is CookCLI actively maintained?
CookCLI is under active development: 548 commits landed over the last 11 months, averaging roughly 55 commits a month in the most recent quarter.
The most recent tagged release, v0.37.0, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
CookCLI ranks #4 of 11 in Recipe Management, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What CookCLI actually does
CookCLI is a command-line utility designed to handle meal planning and shopping list generation using Cooklang recipe files. Written in Rust under an MIT licence, it integrates into UNIX-style scripting workflows and includes an embedded web server for local access.
Best fit: It suits technical users who prefer managing recipes in plain text and automating kitchen logistics via the command line or shell scripts.
Worth knowing: The command-line interface and text-file format mean there is a steep learning curve compared to traditional graphical recipe managers.
Deployment notes
As a compiled Rust binary with an integrated web server, it typically runs as a standalone service behind a reverse proxy for TLS termination, with persistent storage required for your recipe files.
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