ManageMeals

Self-Hosted

Open-source recipe manager for organizing meals and grocery lists

Overview

ManageMeals is an open-source, self-hosted recipe management tool designed to streamline meal planning and grocery shopping. It lets you store recipes (with URL import), tag them by diet or cuisine, plan weekly meals via a calendar, and generate auto-sorted grocery lists grouped by aisle. Additional features include ingredient inventory tracking to reduce waste, meal prep reminders, and collaborative sharing with family members. Deployment is straightforward with Docker Compose, supporting setups on Raspberry Pi, VPS, or local servers—ensuring your recipe data remains private and under your control.

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:
  manage_meals:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: manage-meals
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Recipe storage with URL import and diet tagging
Meal planning calendar and auto-generated grocery lists
Ingredient inventory tracking to reduce food waste
Collaborative sharing for family meal planning

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is ManageMeals hard to install?

No—ManageMeals supports Docker Compose for one-click deployment, so you can set it up in minutes on any server (Raspberry Pi, VPS, or local machine). A detailed setup guide is available in the GitHub repo, including steps for reverse proxy integration if you want remote access.

? Is it a good alternative to Paprika Recipe Manager?

Yes—ManageMeals offers core features like recipe storage, meal planning, and grocery lists similar to Paprika, but with self-hosted privacy benefits. Unlike Paprika, it’s free and open-source, though it lacks advanced offline mobile support (currently web-only).

? Is ManageMeals completely free?

Yes—ManageMeals is 100% open-source under the MIT License. There are no hidden fees or subscriptions; you only cover hosting costs if using a VPS (or use a free local host like Raspberry Pi).

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Recipe Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Customizable via open-source code

Cons

⊖ Requires a server or local host (e.g., Raspberry Pi)
⊖ Basic Docker knowledge helpful for deployment
⊖ Limited offline mobile support (web-based only)