How to Use the Medium Alternative MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I configure the Medium Alternative with Claude Code?

Run the command claude mcp add --transport http medium-alternative -- in your terminal. This registers the server in your local /.claude.json configuration file.

Q: How do I list publication contributors using Claude Code?

Ask Claude Code to run the listcontributors tool. It will fetch the contributor list for your specified publication and display the results directly in your terminal.

Run your publishing pipeline directly from the terminal with Claude Code and headless script execution.

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Pipe terminal outputs straight to drafts

The `create_post` tool lets you turn terminal logs, documentation updates, or markdown files into published stories. Claude Code executes this command headlessly, making it easy to script your release notes. You can integrate this tool into your existing shell scripts. This MCP Server setup allows you to publish updates automatically right after a successful deployment.

Verify terminal credentials instantly

The `get_me` tool retrieves your profile details to confirm your active session. Your terminal environment is checked in the background to ensure permissions are correct. This prevents failed API calls later in your scripts. It acts as a quick sanity check before your automation pipeline attempts to write any data to your profile.

Audit publications via Claude Code CLI

The `list_publications` tool outputs all publications linked to your account directly to your terminal. Your CLI agent parses this output to find the exact ID needed for your automated scripts. Combined with `list_contributors`, you can audit your publication's writers without opening a browser. It keeps your editorial management fast, lightweight, and entirely keyboard-driven with this MCP connection.

Setup guide

Set up Medium Alternative MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see medium-alternative-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Medium Alternative transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Medium Alternative tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http medium-alternative-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Medium Alternative MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "medium-alternative-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Medium Alternative MCP in Claude Code

Run the command `claude mcp add --transport http medium-alternative -- ` in your terminal. This registers the server in your local `~/.claude.json` configuration file.

Yes. You can pipe markdown files or run automated cron jobs that call `create_post` to publish content without manual intervention.

No. The tools require an active internet connection to communicate with the platform APIs. Your local CLI agent using the MCP protocol will return an error if it cannot reach the endpoints.

Ask Claude Code to run the `list_contributors` tool. It will fetch the contributor list for your specified publication and display the results directly in your terminal.

Claude Code stores your Medium integration tokens locally in your secure shell configuration. Your post content is sent directly to the platform API over HTTPS, ensuring no third-party interception.

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