openfoodfacts
Installation
SKILL.md
Open Food Facts API Skill
This skill provides access to the Open Food Facts database - a global, crowd-sourced food products database with strong European coverage.
Key Features
- Global coverage: Products from 150+ countries, with strong European presence
- No API key required: Free to use for basic queries
- Barcode lookup: Look up products by EAN/UPC barcode
- Multi-language support: Product data available in many languages
- Real-time data: Community-maintained with frequent updates
Important Limitations
Packaged Products Only: Open Food Facts only contains products with barcodes (EAN/UPC). This means:
- ✅ Packaged foods: soft drinks, chocolate, bread, frozen meals, etc.
- ❌ Fresh produce without packaging: meat from the butcher, loose vegetables, fresh seafood
- ❌ Generic ingredients: "apples", "chicken breast", "rice" (unless packaged by a brand)