How to Use the Beehiiv MCP in Claude

Q: How do I connect my Beehiiv publication to Claude Desktop?

You add the server configuration to your local claudedesktopconfig.json file. Once configured, a hammer icon appears in your chat window, letting your agent run tools like listpublications immediately.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle Beehiiv subscriber segments?

The agent queries your active groups using listsegments to understand your audience breakdown. It matches this data with listsubscriptions to help you analyze subscriber behavior inside the chat.

Run your newsletter growth loop directly inside Claude Desktop by letting your agent query metrics and manage subscribers.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Beehiiv to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Run Subscriber Audits in Claude Desktop

The `list_subscriptions` tool pulls your active reader list directly into your chat interface. This MCP Server lets your agent inspect individual sign-ups with `get_subscription` to find inactive users or high-value readers without you leaving the window. This means you can ask Claude to cross-reference subscriber emails against your CRM data. You can also run `create_subscription` to manually onboard new leads that you paste into the chat.

Track Newsletter Performance Instantly

The `list_posts` tool displays your published content history directly inside your workspace. Your agent uses `get_post_stats` to pull live open rates, click-throughs, and reader engagement metrics for any specific issue. Ask your agent to analyze which subject lines performed best last month. It reads the raw numbers, compares them across your publication history, and draft your next pitch based on actual performance.

Inspect Email Journeys and Segments

The `list_segments` tool exposes your subscriber groups and automated emails directly to your agent. The tool reveals how you group your audience, while `list_automations` shows your active email sequences. You can ask your agent to review your onboarding sequences for gaps. It maps out your active segments alongside your custom publication settings pulled via `get_publication` to keep your messaging aligned.

Setup guide

Set up Beehiiv MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Beehiiv MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Beehiiv MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under beehiiv-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "beehiiv-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Beehiiv MCP in Claude Desktop

You add the server configuration to your local `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Once configured, a hammer icon appears in your chat window, letting your agent run tools like `list_publications` immediately.

No, this server focuses on reading existing content and managing subscriber growth. Your agent can read drafts with `get_post` and analyze stats, but it cannot publish new drafts to your feed.

The agent queries your active groups using `list_segments` to understand your audience breakdown. It matches this data with `list_subscriptions` to help you analyze subscriber behavior inside the chat.

No database is required on your machine. The server runs as a lightweight process that communicates directly with the Beehiiv API using your secure developer token.

Yes, your subscriber email addresses and publication metrics are protected. All requests run locally on your machine via secure subprocesses, ensuring your API credentials and list details never pass through third-party servers.

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