How do I get my Hiro.fm API Key?

Log in to your Hiro.fm creator account, navigate to **Creator Settings** > **Integrations**, and copy your Bearer Token.

Can I grant access to multiple shows?

Yes, you can use the `grant_access` tool multiple times for different `show_id` values to give a contact access to several podcasts.

Does it support adding audio from URLs?

Yes, the `add_audio` tool requires a direct media URL to the audio file you want to add as a new episode.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Hiro.fm MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 10 tools to Add Audio, Create Contact, Get Contact, and more

Name: Hiro.fm
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 10 Tools CLI

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Hiro.fm 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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The Hiro.fm app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Marketing Automation category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add hirofm --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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About Hiro.fm MCP Server

Connect your Hiro.fm creator account to any AI agent and take full control of your private podcasting workflows through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Hiro.fm as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Hiro.fm data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Listener Management — Create new contacts and manage your listener database with direct access to profiles and metadata
Access Control — Programmatically grant or revoke access to specific private shows for any contact in your database
Content Automation — Add new audio episodes to your shows by providing titles and direct media URLs directly through your agent
Show Monitoring — List all your private podcast shows and retrieve detailed metadata including subscriber counts and IDs
Tagging & Segmentation — Manage contact tags to organize your audience for targeted content delivery and automation

The Hiro.fm MCP Server exposes 10 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.

All 10 Hiro.fm tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Hiro.fm through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning podcasting, audio-content, creator-economy, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

add_audio

Add a new audio episode

create_contact

Create a new contact

get_contact

Get contact details

get_show

Get show details

grant_access

Grant access to a show

list_audio

List audio episodes for a show

list_contacts

fm account. List all contacts (listeners)

list_shows

List all podcast shows

list_tags

List all contact tags

revoke_access

Revoke access from a show

Connect Hiro.fm to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Hiro.fm into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 Hiro.fm

Ask Claude: "Using Hiro.fm, show me...". 10 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Hiro.fm MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Hiro.fm 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 Hiro.fm 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

Hiro.fm + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Hiro.fm MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Hiro.fm tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Hiro.fm nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Hiro.fm outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Hiro.fm status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Hiro.fm in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Hiro.fm immediately.

"List all my podcast shows from Hiro.fm."

"Grant listener access for 'john@example.com' to the 'Elite Coaching' show."

"Add a new episode titled 'Welcome Session' to my show ID 'sh_1'."

Troubleshooting Hiro.fm MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Hiro.fm to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Hiro.fm + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Hiro.fm MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run 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?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.