Fork Recipes

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted recipe manager for organizing your culinary collection

Overview

Fork Recipes is a self-hosted, open-source recipe management tool built for food enthusiasts to store, organize, and access their recipes privately. It supports importing recipes directly from URLs, categorizing by cuisine/meal type, creating meal plans, and generating shopping lists from selected recipes. With ingredient scaling and nutrition tracking features, it simplifies meal prep. Deployable via Docker for quick setup, it ensures your data stays under your control—no third-party servers. Ideal for home cooks who value privacy and customization over cloud-based alternatives.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  fork_recipes:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: fork-recipes
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Import recipes from URLs with one click
Meal planning and shopping list generation
Ingredient scaling and nutrition tracking
Categorization by cuisine, meal type, or diet

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Fork Recipes hard to install?

No—Fork Recipes can be deployed easily using Docker, which reduces setup to a few commands. The GitHub repo provides clear instructions for Docker or manual installation, making it accessible even for beginners with basic server experience.

? Is it a good alternative to Paprika Recipe Manager?

Yes—Fork Recipes offers core features like recipe import, categorization, and shopping lists, but with self-hosted privacy and no subscription fees. It’s ideal for users who want control over their data instead of relying on a cloud service.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Fork Recipes is 100% open-source and free to use. There are no premium tiers or paid features; you can self-host it on your own hardware without any cost.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Recipe Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data storage)
⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs
⊕ Docker support for hassle-free deployment
⊕ Clean and user-friendly interface

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for self-hosting
⊖ Limited mobile app support (web-based only)
⊖ Occasional recipe import issues with non-standard websites