Bring! Recipe Browser CLI
Overview
CLI for browsing Bring! recipe inspirations. Browse-only tool - the Bring! Inspirations API does not provide ingredient lists.
When to Use
Use this skill when:
- User wants to discover Bring! recipes
- Browsing recipe inspirations
- Viewing recipe metadata (names, authors, types, images, links)
- Filtering recipes by tags (all, mine)
- Need JSON output of recipes for scripting
Don't use when:
- User wants to add ingredients to shopping list (API limitation)
- Managing shopping lists directly
- Need full recipe details with ingredients
Quick Reference
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
bring-recipes list | Browse recipe inspirations (default) |
bring-recipes filters | Show available filter tags |
bring-recipes list --filter mine | Show your personal recipes |
bring-recipes list --json | JSON output for scripting |
Environment variables:
export BRING_EMAIL="your@email.com"
export BRING_PASSWORD="yourpassword"
Installation
cd skills/bring-recipes
npm install
Common Workflows
Browse all recipes:
node index.js list --limit 10
Filter your recipes:
node index.js list --filter mine
Get JSON for scripting:
node index.js list --json | jq -r '.[] | .content.name'
Check available filters:
node index.js filters
Flags Reference
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
-f, --filter <tags> | Filter tags: all, mine |
--limit <n> | Max recipes (default: 10) |
--json | JSON output |
--no-color | Disable colors |
-q, --quiet | Minimal output |
-v, --verbose | Debug output |
API Limitations
⚠️ Critical: The Bring! getInspirations() API returns only metadata:
- ✅ Recipe names, authors, types
- ✅ Images, links, tags, like counts
- ❌ Ingredient lists (not provided)
This is a Bring! API limitation, not a CLI bug. The CLI is designed for browsing and discovering recipes only.
Recipe Types
- TEMPLATE - Bring! templates (e.g., "Sunday Brunch")
- RECIPE - Parsed recipes from partners
- POST - Promotional content
Common Mistakes
Expecting ingredients: The API does not provide ingredient lists. Use the CLI for discovery, then manually add items.
Looking for seasonal filters: The API has no seasonal tags. Only "all" and "mine" filters are available.
Assuming all recipes have names: POST types may be "Untitled Recipe" - this is normal API behavior.
Implementation Notes
- Uses
node-bring-apiv2.0.2+ withgetInspirations()API - Requires Node.js 18.0.0+
- No seasonal filtering (API limitation)
- Browse-only functionality
- JSON mode available for automation
Real-World Use
- Recipe discovery: Browse what's available in Bring!
- Inspiration browsing: See trending recipes and templates
- Personal collection: Filter your saved recipes
- Integration: JSON output for external tools