How to Use the Listen Notes MCP in Claude

Bring podcast metadata directly into Claude Desktop with this MCP Server. Query shows and episodes without leaving your chat.

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Setup Listen Notes with Claude Desktop

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Search podcasts in Claude Desktop

Use `search_podcasts_or_episodes` to pull real-time audio data into your conversation. You get specific metadata for shows and episodes whenever you trigger a search. This keeps your research grounded in live data. You don't have to switch tabs to find the right episode link or host information.

Browse curated content via MCP Server

Access `get_curated_podcasts` and `get_best_podcasts` to discover shows by genre. This MCP Server lets your agent pull lists based on current trends or specific categories. It handles the heavy lifting of API requests for you. You just ask for a genre list, and the tool returns the current top-rated podcasts.

Fetch deep metadata for any show

Call `get_podcast_details` or `get_episode_details` to grab full show descriptions and episode summaries. You get the raw data needed to write notes or build summaries. This is useful for analyzing long-form content. You feed the output directly to your agent for immediate processing.

Setup guide

Set up Listen Notes 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 Listen Notes 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 Listen Notes 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 listen-notes-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Listen Notes MCP in Claude Desktop

Yes. You just type your search query into the chat, and the tool hits the API to return results. It works for both broad topics and specific show titles.

No. The server requires an active internet connection to communicate with the podcast database. It fetches live data every time you invoke a tool.

Check the hammer icon in the chat input. If the setup is correct, you'll see the available tools listed there.

The server only transmits the query parameters you provide to the API. We don't store your search history on our servers.

It accesses public podcast metadata including titles, descriptions, and episode audio links. It does not touch your personal files or private credentials.

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