Ghost MCP Server for Claude Code 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Ghost 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 ghost --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Ghost MCP Server
Connect your Ghost publication to any AI agent to automate your content management workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Ghost is a powerful headless Node.js CMS tailored for modern publishing. This MCP server enables you to retrieve published posts, manage taxonomy tags, and fetch site configurations directly through natural conversation using the Ghost Content API.
Claude Code registers Ghost as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Ghost data drives decisions without human intervention.
Key Features
- Content Discovery — List all published blog posts and static pages, retrieving detailed HTML content and metadata.
- Taxonomy Oversight — Retrieve and list all categorization tags to understand your content architecture.
- Author Management — Fetch profile details for active writers and contributors across the publication.
- Site Configuration — Access global settings, routing rules, and title schemas programmatically.
- Subscription Insights — Retrieve active membership tiers to understand paywall rules and pricing layers.
- Real-time Synchronization — Keep your headless CMS content accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.
The Ghost MCP Server exposes 11 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 Ghost to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Ghost 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 Ghost
Ask Claude: "Using Ghost, show me...". 11 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Ghost MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Ghost 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 Ghost 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
Ghost + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Ghost MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Ghost tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Ghost nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Ghost outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Ghost status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Ghost MCP Tools for Claude Code (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Ghost to Claude Code via MCP:
get_author_details
Get author profile
get_page_by_slug
Get page details
get_post_by_slug
Get post details
get_site_settings
Get site settings
get_tag_details
Get tag metadata
list_blog_authors
List authors
list_content_tags
List categories/tags
list_published_posts
List published posts
list_static_pages
List static pages
list_subscription_tiers
List subscription tiers
verify_api_connection
Check connection
Example Prompts for Ghost in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Ghost immediately.
"List the 5 most recent published posts."
"Get the content of the post with the slug 'welcome'."
"List all active subscription tiers."
Troubleshooting Ghost MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Ghost to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Ghost + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Ghost 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 Ghost with your favorite client
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Connect Ghost to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.