Install
This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/rinne13/gf-fridge/archive/refs/heads/main.zipNo built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
GF Fridge (What's in My Fridge?)
A WordPress plugin that helps users discover recipes based on the ingredients they already have in their fridge.
✨ Features:
- Ingredient input with chip-style UI (add/remove items easily).
- Real-time suggestions while typing.
- Responsive, user-friendly design aligned with the site theme.
- Connects with the GF Recipes plugin to display matching recipes.
- Filter recipes by difficulty, cooking time, or tags.
- Accessible and mobile-ready interface.
🛠 Tech stack:
- PHP 8.1+
- WordPress 6+
- Vanilla JS for UI interactions
- Modern CSS with design tokens & responsive grid
🚀 Perfect for:
- Cooking blogs and food communities
- Gluten-free and dietary-specific recipe collections
- Any site where users want to cook smarter with what they already have
Installation
- Download or clone this repo into your WordPress
/wp-content/plugins/folder. - Activate GF Fridge from the WordPress admin panel.
- Use shortcode
[gf_fridge]to display the fridge form anywhere on your site.
Usage
- Enter ingredients in the input field (e.g., tomato, rice, eggs).
- The plugin will suggest recipes that match those ingredients.
- Missing ingredients are highlighted, so users know what else they might need.
Roadmap
- ✅ Ingredient chips UI with autocomplete
- ✅ Integration with GF Recipes
- ⏳ User history (recently used ingredients)
- ⏳ Advanced filtering (by tags, meal type)
- ⏳ Nutrition info integration
License
GPL v2 or later. Free to use and modify.