How to Use the Buzzsprout MCP in Claude

Q: Can Claude Desktop schedule a future draft on Buzzsprout?

Yes, by calling createepisode with specific release parameters. You draft the show notes in your chat, and Claude Desktop pushes the metadata directly to your host account.

Q: Can I remove a live episode using this setup?

Yes, deleteepisode removes any specific episode from your RSS feed permanently. Be careful, as this action cannot be undone from the chat interface.

Run your Buzzsprout podcast directly from Claude Desktop without switching tabs to upload or edit audio metadata.

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Push new episodes directly from Claude Desktop

`create_episode` is the tool you call to publish new audio files and show notes straight to your feed. Claude Desktop handles the file preparation locally, then sends the payload to Buzzsprout in one shot using the MCP protocol. You don't need to open a browser tab to copy-paste your transcripts. Just tell your local Claude Desktop client to run the upload, and it updates your feed instantly.

Audit your show catalog using this MCP Server

`list_episodes` retrieves your entire history of published content so you can check titles and publishing dates. Claude Desktop displays the list in your chat, letting you spot gaps in your release schedule. If you find a typo, `update_episode` fixes the show notes or title without manual database edits. Your desktop agent handles the Buzzsprout API calls while you review the changes in real-time.

Track podcast show metrics in your chat

`get_podcast_info` pulls your core show settings and feed details directly into Claude Desktop. This lets you inspect your active configuration without digging through the Buzzsprout settings dashboard. Ask Claude Desktop to run `get_episode` on your latest release to verify its status. You get immediate confirmation of your episode's availability across directory feeds.

Setup guide

Set up Buzzsprout 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 Buzzsprout 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 Buzzsprout 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 buzzsprout-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Buzzsprout MCP in Claude Desktop

You edit your local JSON configuration file to add this MCP Server. Once saved, Claude Desktop displays a hammer icon showing your new podcast tools are active.

Yes, by calling `create_episode` with specific release parameters. You draft the show notes in your chat, and Claude Desktop pushes the metadata directly to your host account.

The client displays the exact API error returned by the server. You can immediately ask Claude Desktop to retry the `create_episode` call with corrected parameters.

Yes, `delete_episode` removes any specific episode from your RSS feed permanently. Be careful, as this action cannot be undone from the chat interface.

Your credentials stay locked inside Claude Desktop's local MCP configuration file. The server only transmits your show notes and episode audio metadata directly to Buzzsprout via secure, encrypted HTTPS requests.

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