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Bowlly

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github.com/bhs324Health0Updated 36w ago
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About Bowlly

Bowlly is an MCP server for finding and evaluating cat food, intended for use with Claude Desktop. It combines product search, nutrition analysis, and side-by-side comparisons.

Key features

  1. 01Search by ingredients, conditions, and form
  2. 02View product details and ingredients
  3. 03Compare products side by side
  4. 04Analyze ingredients and carbohydrates
  5. 05Browse curated category recommendations

Use cases

  1. 01Find dry food without grains
  2. 02Check food for a cat with a sensitive stomach
  3. 03Review a product’s nutrition
  4. 04Compare two cat food products

MCP support

Bowlly exposes five cat food search and analysis tools to MCP clients, including Claude Desktop. It supports product lookup, nutrition analysis, comparisons, and curated lists.

#cat#pet#catfood#search#ingredient#nutrition

Configuration

Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.

mcp.json · Universal config
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bowlly": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@bowlly/mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Run commandnpx -y @bowlly/mcp-server

Local servers need a runtime on your machine (e.g. Node.js 18+). Config file locations differ by client; see your client’s docs.

Packages
npm@bowlly/mcp-server

Tools

6

Saved tool list · updated 3w ago

This tool takes no parameters.

Details

From the project README

Bowlly MCP Server

npm version

MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Bowlly cat food product search and ingredient analysis. Enables Claude Desktop to search, analyze, and compare cat food products.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 22+ - Required for running the MCP server
  • Claude Desktop - Download here if not installed

Quick Start

Option 1: One-Command Setup (Recommended)
npx @bowlly/mcp-server --setup

After running, restart Claude Desktop and you're ready to go!

Option 2: Manual Configuration

  1. Edit your Claude Desktop config at the appropriate path for your OS:

    • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
    • Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
    • Linux: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

  2. Add the Bowlly server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bowlly": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@bowlly/mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}
  1. Save the file and restart Claude Desktop

Available Tools

ToolDescription
search_productsSearch by ingredients, conditions, form
get_product_detailFull product info with ingredients
compare_productsSide-by-side comparison
analyze_nutritionIngredient breakdown & carb analysis
get_curation_listBest-of category recommendations
Example Natural Language Queries
"Find grain-free dry cat foods"
"Show me wet foods without chicken"
"Analyze the nutrition of Blue Buffalo Wilderness"
"Compare Orijen and Acana cat foods"
"What are the best low-carb options?"
"Show me foods for cats with sensitive stomachs"

Configuration

Config File Locations by Platform
PlatformPath
macOS~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows%APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Linux~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Verification

To confirm the MCP server is working:

  1. Restart Claude Desktop (required after configuration changes)
  2. Open the tools menu - Look for the hammer icon in the bottom left
  3. Verify Bowlly tools appear - You should see 5 tools listed
  4. Test with a query: Try asking "Find grain-free dry cat foods"

Troubleshooting

Tools not showing in Claude?
  • Restart Claude Desktop - Configuration changes require a restart
  • Check the config file path - Ensure you're editing the correct file for your OS
  • Verify JSON syntax - Use a JSON validator if unsure
  • Check Claude Desktop logs:
    • macOS: ~/Library/Logs/Claude/
    • Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/Logs/
    • Linux: ~/.config/Claude/Logs/
"Command not found" errors?
  • Ensure Node.js 22+ is installed: node --version
  • Try with npx: npx @bowlly/mcp-server --setup
  • Global install fallback: npm install -g @bowlly/mcp-server
Configuration not persisting?
  • Check file permissions - Ensure you have write access to the config directory
  • Use absolute paths - Relative paths may not resolve correctly
  • Validate JSON format - Missing commas or brackets are common issues

License

MIT

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