How to Use the Ghost MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure the Ghost server in Claude Desktop?

Open your local claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the MCP server details under the mcpServers block. Restart your desktop app, and you will see the tools active via the hammer icon in your chat window.

Q: Can I use Claude Desktop to draft new Ghost posts?

No, this integration is read-only. You can use listpublishedposts to analyze existing content, but you cannot create or edit articles through the chat interface.

Q: How does Claude Desktop handle large Ghost tag lists?

The listcontenttags tool fetches your complete tag directory in structured JSON format. Claude Desktop reads this payload natively, allowing you to ask for filtered views or clean summaries without hitting API bottlenecks.

Q: What is the best way to verify my CMS connection?

Run the verifyapiconnection tool directly inside your chat. This triggers a quick ping to your Ghost API endpoint, confirming your credentials are valid before you start running deeper content audits.

Audit your Ghost publication's taxonomy and track author metrics directly inside Claude Desktop without leaving your chat window.

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Run instant content audits in Claude Desktop

The `list_published_posts` tool pulls your live Ghost articles straight into your Claude Desktop chat interface. You can cross-reference publication dates with `get_post_by_slug` to identify outdated articles that need a refresh. This means you stop switching browser tabs to search your Ghost CMS. Claude Desktop reads the raw markdown or HTML structure directly, helping you plan your content calendar based on actual published assets.

Map your site taxonomy with this MCP Server

The `list_content_tags` tool fetches your entire Ghost taxonomy tree to check for duplicate categories in Claude Desktop. You can pass specific tags to `get_tag_details` to verify meta descriptions and SEO settings are fully populated. Claude Desktop processes this metadata to build visual site maps or clean spreadsheets. Instead of clicking through the Ghost admin panel, you let your agent analyze the tag distribution in one quick conversational pass.

Track contributor output and subscription tiers

The `list_blog_authors` tool retrieves your roster of writers so you can audit their public profiles inside Claude Desktop. Combining this with `get_author_details` lets you see which creators have missing bios or broken social links. Your Claude Desktop agent can also pull `list_subscription_tiers` using this MCP Server to see how your premium walls align with specific author outputs. You get a clear view of your membership setup without digging into Ghost settings.

Setup guide

Set up Ghost 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 Ghost 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 Ghost 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 ghost-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Ghost MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your local claude_desktop_config.json file and add the MCP server details under the mcpServers block. Restart your desktop app, and you will see the tools active via the hammer icon in your chat window.

No, this integration is read-only. You can use `list_published_posts` to analyze existing content, but you cannot create or edit articles through the chat interface.

The `list_content_tags` tool fetches your complete tag directory in structured JSON format. Claude Desktop reads this payload natively, allowing you to ask for filtered views or clean summaries without hitting API bottlenecks.

Run the `verify_api_connection` tool directly inside your chat. This triggers a quick ping to your Ghost API endpoint, confirming your credentials are valid before you start running deeper content audits.

Your API keys and site settings stay local to your machine when using this MCP integration. Read-only queries for `get_author_details` and `list_subscription_tiers` run through sandboxed isolates, meaning your reader metrics and author emails are never stored on external servers.

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