Listen Notes MCP Server
Search and retrieve podcast and episode metadata via the Listen Notes Podcast API.
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What is the Listen Notes MCP Server?
The Listen Notes MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Listen Notes via 7 tools. Search and retrieve podcast and episode metadata via the Listen Notes Podcast API. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (7)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Listen Notes
Ask your AI agent "Search for podcast episodes about 'Quantum Computing'." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 7 tools connected to real Listen Notes data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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Listen Notes MCP Server capabilities
7 toolsYou can provide an optional genre_id. Get a list of best podcasts by genre
Get lists of curated podcasts
Get metadata for a specific podcast episode
Get complete metadata and episodes for a podcast
Get the most recent trending search terms
List all available podcast genres
Use the "q" parameter for your query. Search for podcasts or individual episodes
What the Listen Notes MCP Server unlocks
Connect the Listen Notes Podcast API to any AI agent to automate your podcast discovery and research workflows. This MCP server enables your agent to search for specific episodes, retrieve complete podcast metadata, explore trending topics, and access curated lists directly from natural language interfaces.
What you can do
- Global Podcast Search — Search for podcasts or individual episodes across the entire database using keywords
- Episode Insights — Retrieve complete metadata for any episode, including descriptions, audio links, and transcripts (if available)
- Discovery & Curation — Explore best podcasts by genre, access expert-curated lists, and monitor trending search terms
- Podcast Database Access — Fetch full show details, publisher information, and chronological episode lists
- Genre Exploration — List and query specific categories to identify niche podcast communities
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Listen Notes API Key (X-ListenAPI-Key)
3. Start exploring the world of podcasts from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Researchers & Students — Quickly find podcast episodes discussing specific academic or industry topics
- Content Creators — Monitor trending searches and discover relevant podcasts for competitive research
- Podcast Enthusiasts — Automate the discovery of new shows and episodes via simple natural language commands
Frequently asked questions about the Listen Notes MCP Server
Can I filter searches by audio length?
The current tools support text queries and basic sorting. For advanced filtering like audio length, you can append parameters to the search string or use specific episode details tools.
How do I find the ID of a specific genre?
Use the list_podcast_genres tool. It returns a full mapping of genre names to their unique numerical IDs.
Does this server provide audio download links?
Yes, the get_episode_details tool retrieves the metadata including available audio stream URLs and the official website links.
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