CookCLI

Recipe manager using the Cooklang markup language — write recipes as plain text and browse them through a web interface. CookCLI also handles grocery list generation and pantry management, helping you track what you need to buy and what you already have on hand.

Image	ghcr.io/cooklang/cookcli:latest
Web UI	http://your-server:9080
Config path	{BASE_DIR}/cookcli/recipes
Website	cooklang.org
Source code	GitHub

Resource Impact

Performance	Low — Lightweight recipe server
Storage	Low — Plain text recipe files

Installation

mithrandir install cookcli

Setup

Place your .cook recipe files in the {BASE_DIR}/cookcli/recipes directory. The web server will automatically pick them up.

Cooklang Markup Language

CookCLI uses the Cooklang specification to define recipes as plain text files. The syntax is designed to be human-readable while encoding ingredients, cookware, and timers:

Crack the @eggs{3} into a bowl.
Whisk with a #whisk{} until smooth.
Cook for ~{5%minutes}.

Learn more about the syntax in the official documentation.

Importing Recipes

cook.md is an online tool that converts any recipe webpage into a Cooklang-formatted .cook file. Paste a URL from your favorite cooking website and it will extract ingredients, steps, and timers into the Cooklang syntax, ready to drop into your recipes directory.

Mobile Apps

Cooklang has companion mobile apps for managing and viewing your recipes on the go:

• iOS: CooklangApp on the App Store
• Android: CooklangApp on Google Play