Castmagic MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Castmagic as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add castmagic --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Castmagic MCP Server
Connect your Castmagic account to any AI agent and take full control of your content repurposing workflow through natural conversation. Transform long-form audio and video into ready-to-use assets instantly.
Claude Code registers Castmagic as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Castmagic data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Instant Transcription — Submit audio/video URLs and retrieve high-accuracy transcripts with speaker identification natively
- Magic Content Generation — Generate AI-driven show notes, summaries, social media posts, and titles flawlessly
- Speaker Analysis — List and manage identified speakers within your recordings to refine transcript metadata securely
- Asset Management — List all uploaded recordings and transcripts to organize your content library in real-time
- Quota Oversight — Retrieve account and subscription information to monitor your usage and limits directly
- Automated Workflows — Submit new content for processing and delete old transcripts directly within your workspace
The Castmagic MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Castmagic to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Castmagic MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Castmagic
Ask Claude: "Using Castmagic, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Castmagic MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Castmagic through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Castmagic tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Castmagic + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Castmagic MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Castmagic tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Castmagic nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Castmagic outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Castmagic status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Castmagic MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Castmagic to Claude Code via MCP:
create_new_transcript
Submit a new audio or video URL for transcription
delete_transcript
Delete a transcript and its associated data
get_castmagic_account
Retrieve core account and quota information
get_magic_content
Retrieve AI-generated content (show notes, social posts) for a transcript
get_transcript_details
Get details and text for a specific transcript
list_castmagic_recordings
List all uploaded recordings
list_transcript_speakers
List identified speakers in a transcript
list_transcripts
List all audio/video transcripts
Example Prompts for Castmagic in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Castmagic immediately.
"Transcribe this audio file: https://example.com/episode1.mp3"
"Get the magic content for transcript ID tr_12345."
"Show me my last 10 recordings in Castmagic."
Troubleshooting Castmagic MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Castmagic to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Castmagic + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Castmagic MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Castmagic with your favorite client
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Connect Castmagic to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.