How to Use the Buzzsprout MCP in Claude Code

Run your podcast operations from the terminal. Claude Code connects to Buzzsprout for headless management.

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Connect Buzzsprout MCP to Claude Code

Create your Vinkius account to connect Buzzsprout to Claude Code 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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Headless podcast control with Claude Code

Pipe your CLI commands through `list_episodes` to audit your show library. It’s perfect for CI/CD pipelines that need to verify content before a release. Use `get_episode` to pull specific details into your logs. Claude Code keeps the output clean so you can parse it with other shell tools.

Automated Buzzsprout updates via Claude Code

Trigger `update_episode` from your terminal to sync your show notes after a build. This ensures your podcast metadata matches your latest code changes. It removes the need for manual API calls. Just script the update and let the agent handle the execution in your pipeline.

Manage your Buzzsprout account in Claude Code

Check your core stats with `get_account_info` without leaving your shell. It gives you immediate feedback on your podcast configuration. Everything is handled via standard transport. You can run these checks as part of your daily cron jobs to keep your dashboard data up to date.

Setup guide

Set up Buzzsprout MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see buzzsprout-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Buzzsprout transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Buzzsprout tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http buzzsprout-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Buzzsprout MCP

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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Buzzsprout MCP in Claude Code

Run the add command in your terminal with the required transport flag. Claude Code will then recognize the tools and allow you to call them directly.

Yes, since Claude Code is a terminal-based agent, you can easily wrap these tool calls into a shell script or automated job.

Vinkius uses ephemeral sessions to keep your connection secure. Your credentials stay local, and the server acts as a bridge only when you trigger a command.

Only locally within your terminal session. You maintain full control over your logs and the data handled by the agent.

The server provides read/write access to your podcast episodes and account settings. All traffic is encrypted and scoped strictly to the tools you use.

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