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CookCLI page states it is free and open source across macOS, Linux, and Windows.
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- CookCLI page states it is free and open source across macOS, Linux, and Windows.
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CookCLI
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CookCLI is the command-line companion to Cooklang, a plain-text recipe format. It generates shopping lists, searches recipes, imports web pages into .cook files, serves a local web UI, builds static sites, and exposes an HTTP API for integrations.
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- Free access
- CookCLI page states it is free and open source across macOS, Linux, and Windows.
- API access
- CLI documentation notes the cook server exposes an HTTP API for integrations.
Is CookCLI right for you?
A good fit for
Home cooks and developers managing recipe folders who want UNIX-style tooling over Cooklang files.
Before you choose
Features assume local .cook files; cloud sync is separate via Cook Cloud offerings on cooklang.org.
Terminal recipe toolkit
CookCLI bundles list generation, search, import, pantry tracking, and a local HTTP server so Cooklang files stay the source of truth.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping lists | CLI page demonstrates cook sl generating grouped shopping lists from recipes. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Local web server | Site describes cook server turning a folder into a browsable web app with scaling and menus. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Static publishing | Marketing lists cook build web for static recipe sites on GitHub Pages or Netlify. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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CookCLI pricing & plans
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What is CookCLI used for?
CookCLI is the command-line companion to Cooklang, a plain-text recipe format. It generates shopping lists, searches recipes, imports web pages into .cook files, serves a local web UI, builds static sites, and exposes an HTTP API for integrations.
Does CookCLI have a free plan?
CookCLI page states it is free and open source across macOS, Linux, and Windows.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does CookCLI cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use CookCLI through an API?
CLI documentation notes the cook server exposes an HTTP API for integrations.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Features assume local .cook files; cloud sync is separate via Cook Cloud offerings on cooklang.org.
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