How to Use the Ghost (Publishing & Newsletter Platform API) MCP in Claude

Q: How do I install the Ghost (Publishing & Newsletter Platform API) in Claude Desktop?

Open your claudedesktopconfig.json file via Settings. Add the MCP server under the mcpServers key with your Ghost API credentials, save the file, and restart the application.

Q: What happens if I ask my agent to delete a post?

It will execute admindeletepost and permanently remove the content from your Ghost database. Always double-check your prompts before asking your agent to remove data.

Manage your Ghost publications, draft posts, and handle memberships directly from Claude Desktop.

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Draft and update posts inside Claude Desktop

The Ghost server removes the need to open your admin panel just to write a newsletter. Claude Desktop connects directly to your site via this MCP connection, letting your agent draft content, format it, and push it live. Tell Claude to pull your recent drafts using `admin_list_posts`, edit the copy for tone, and push the final version back with `admin_update_post`. If a piece bombs in review, wipe it from your site entirely with `admin_delete_post` before anyone sees it.

Manage your subscriber database

Managing a paid Ghost publication means handling member data constantly. Your agent can pull your entire subscriber list right into your chat window, sort by engagement, and find exactly who needs a manual follow-up. When you run a promotion, ask Claude to check active deals with `admin_list_offers`. If someone emails you directly asking to join, your agent can instantly add them to your database using `admin_create_member` without you clicking through five different settings menus.

Analyze public content and membership tiers

This Ghost tool lets you read what is already live on your site so you can maintain consistency. Claude fetches your published archive using `content_list_posts` and matches the exact voice of your previous work. You can also map out your monetization strategy. By querying `content_list_tiers` and `content_list_authors`, your agent uses the MCP tools to cross-reference which writers drive the most premium signups and suggests adjustments to your paywall structure.

Setup guide

Set up Ghost (Publishing & Newsletter Platform API) 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 (Publishing & Newsletter Platform API) 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 (Publishing & Newsletter Platform API) 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-publishing-newsletter-platform-api-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Ghost (Publishing & Newsletter Platform API) MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your `claude_desktop_config.json` file via Settings. Add the MCP server under the `mcpServers` key with your Ghost API credentials, save the file, and restart the application.

Yes. The server uses your admin credentials to access unpublished content. Your agent runs `admin_list_posts` to read drafts that are not yet visible to the public.

It works perfectly if you use Claude Web alongside your desktop app. You just add the remote server URL as a custom connector in your integration settings and authenticate.

It will execute `admin_delete_post` and permanently remove the content from your Ghost database. Always double-check your prompts before asking your agent to remove data.

The server processes member emails and subscription status when you run `admin_list_members`. Vinkius runs this connection in an isolated, ephemeral V8 sandbox, meaning your subscriber lists vanish from memory the moment the request finishes.

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