How to Use the Hiro.fm MCP in Claude

Manage your private audio feeds directly inside Claude Desktop without context switching.

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Setup Hiro.fm with Claude Desktop

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Manage private audio access in Claude Desktop

Use `grant_access` and `revoke_access` to control listener permissions instantly from your chat. You don't need to visit the Hiro.fm dashboard to add a subscriber to a show. Your agent handles the heavy lifting by calling `create_contact` first. It keeps your listener list updated while you work on other tasks.

Distribute content using this MCP Server

The `add_audio` tool lets you push new episodes to your private feeds. Just point the agent to your file and the show ID, and it finishes the upload. Check your progress with `list_audio` to verify the track is live. It’s a clean way to handle publishing from your desktop environment.

Query listener data with Claude Desktop

Call `list_contacts` to pull your entire listener base into the chat. You can filter by specific criteria or grab details for a single person using `get_contact`. Use this to audit who has access to which show. It turns your chat into an admin panel for your audio business.

Setup guide

Set up Hiro.fm 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 Hiro.fm 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 Hiro.fm 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 hirofm-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Hiro.fm MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your configuration file and add the server settings under the mcpServers key. Restart the app, and you'll see the tools appear in the interface.

Yes, you can create and list contacts using the provided tools. It allows you to manage your subscriber list without leaving the chat window.

Your files remain local. The server only touches the specific audio data you send to the API endpoints during an upload request.

Connections are handled via secure transport protocols. Your credentials are kept locally in your configuration file, ensuring the server doesn't expose your keys.

Data is transmitted directly to the API over encrypted channels. We never store your contact records or playback logs locally on your machine.

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