How to Use the Ghost (Publishing & Newsletter Platform API) MCP in Cursor
Build custom Ghost integrations and manage newsletter content directly inside Cursor.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Ghost (Publishing & Newsletter Platform API) MCP to Cursor
Create your Vinkius account to connect Ghost (Publishing & Newsletter Platform API) to Cursor and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Inject live Ghost API data into Cursor
The Ghost API server provides real data when you are writing a custom frontend for your newsletter. Instead of mocking JSON files, your MCP agent hits your live site using `content_list_posts` and writes UI components based on your actual published content. If you are building a custom membership portal, your agent can pull real subscription tiers using `content_list_tiers`. It generates React components that perfectly match the exact pricing structures returned by your live Ghost instance.
Automate admin tasks with this MCP Server
This Ghost integration saves developers from clicking around the admin panel to configure webhooks. Cursor handles the boring setup work by calling `admin_list_webhooks` to verify your active endpoints right from your editor. Need a batch of test members for your local environment? Ask Cursor to loop through a script and fire `admin_create_member` fifty times. You get instant test data without leaving your IDE or writing the curl commands yourself.
Manage live posts alongside your code
The Ghost server lets you fix typos in live posts directly from your editor. You do not have to log into the web dashboard. Just tell Cursor to fetch the text with `admin_list_posts`, correct the error, and push it back. The agent executes `admin_update_post` with the corrected payload immediately. You fix content errors in the same window where you fix code bugs, and this MCP integration keeps your focus entirely on the editor.
Set up Ghost (Publishing & Newsletter Platform API) MCP in Cursor
Prerequisites
- Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP Settings
Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P/Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server". - 2
Add the Ghost (Publishing & Newsletter Platform API) MCP
Cursor will create or open
.cursor/mcp.jsonin your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable Agent mode
Open Composer (
Cmd+I/Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode. - 4
Verify the connection
Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Ghost (Publishing & Newsletter Platform API) transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Ghost (Publishing & Newsletter Platform API) tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.
{
"mcpServers": {
"ghost-publishing-newsletter-platform-api-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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