# TheMealDB API

Meal recipes, ingredients, and cooking instructions to explore.

- Canonical guide: https://findpublicapis.com/apis/themealdb/
- Category: Food & drink
- Authentication: Test key
- Access: Development only
- Documentation reviewed: 2026-09-16 (not live uptime testing)
- Official documentation: https://www.themealdb.com/api.php

## What you could build
Prototype a recipe search by name and display the returned ingredient list.

## Usage conditions
The shared test key 1 is for development and education. Public app-store releases require supporter access; premium filters need an upgrade.

## Example endpoint
https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s=Arrabiata

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