How to Use the Medium MCP in Claude

Q: Is it possible to list contributors to my Medium publication via Claude Desktop?

Absolutely. Use the listcontributors tool to pull that list directly into your chat window.

Stop copy-pasting into the browser. Use the Medium MCP Server to push drafts directly from Claude Desktop to your publication.

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Connect Medium MCP to Claude Desktop

Create your Vinkius account to connect Medium to Claude Desktop and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Automate your draft process in Claude Desktop

You can now push text directly from your chat session into a new draft. Just ask your agent to use `create_draft` to stage your latest technical write-up without leaving the app. It handles the heavy lifting of formatting while you stay focused on the code. Your drafts wait for you in the editor, ready for final human review before you hit publish.

Manage your publication workflow

Use `list_my_publications` to see where your content belongs. You don't need to hunt through browser tabs to find your publication ID anymore. Once you have the right destination, `create_publication_post` puts your work exactly where it needs to go. Everything stays in sync with your actual Medium account.

Retrieve profile and user data

Need to verify your credentials or grab your user ID for an automated script? Use `get_my_user_id` or `get_my_profile` to pull that data instantly. This keeps your agent aware of who is authenticated. It prevents authorization errors when you trigger a post to a publication you don't have access to.

Setup guide

Set up Medium 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 Medium 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 Medium 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 medium-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Medium MCP in Claude Desktop

It uses an environment-based token. You provide your API key in the config file, and the server handles the rest.

Yes, you can loop calls to the API. Just be mindful of rate limits when triggering multiple posts at once.

Only you see the data returned by the server. Your API token is stored locally on your machine and never leaves your control.

Absolutely. Use the `list_contributors` tool to pull that list directly into your chat window.

The server only touches your post titles and body text. It operates within a secure sandbox on your machine, ensuring your intellectual property stays local.

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