How to Use the Miniflux (RSS Reader) MCP in Claude

Q: Can I export my feeds from Claude Desktop?

Yes. Ask your agent to run exportopml to generate an XML file containing all your subscriptions. You can save this file directly to your local machine.

Read, filter, and organize your Miniflux RSS feeds directly inside Claude Desktop using local or remote MCP tools.

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Triaging feeds inside your Claude Desktop chat

Your Claude Desktop client uses `list_entries` and `fetch_entry_content` to pull your RSS feeds directly into your chat window. Instead of jumping between tabs, you ask Claude to summarize the latest news or find specific articles. The agent reads the exact content of any post using `get_entry`. You get a clean, text-only breakdown of your unread items without loading heavy web trackers or leaving your workspace.

Bulk feed cleanup using this MCP Server

This MCP Server exposes `update_entries_status` and `mark_category_as_read` to let Claude Desktop clean up your inbox in seconds. You tell the agent to mark all articles about a specific topic as read, and it updates your database instantly. Managing hundreds of daily items becomes a simple conversation. The server executes commands like `refresh_all_feeds` to keep everything current before sorting.

Instant feed curation and discovery

Finding new content is simple when Claude Desktop runs `discover_subscriptions` on any URL you throw at it. The agent extracts the feed links and uses `create_feed` to add them to your account. You organize new subscriptions on the fly with `create_category`. If you need to migrate from another reader, the client handles it using `import_opml`.

Setup guide

Set up Miniflux (RSS Reader) 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 Miniflux (RSS Reader) 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 Miniflux (RSS Reader) 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 miniflux-rss-reader-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Miniflux (RSS Reader) MCP in Claude Desktop

Here's the thing: you just need to add the server configuration block to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file. Save the file and restart the Claude Desktop app to let it detect the new tools.

Yes, you can run it locally or link it as a remote connector. If you are on the web version of Claude, paste your remote Vinkius endpoint URL directly into your integration settings.

No, it requires an active connection to your Miniflux instance to fetch updates. The agent uses `refresh_all_feeds` or `refresh_feed` to pull new items over the MCP connection when you ask.

Yes. Ask your agent to run `export_opml` to generate an XML file containing all your subscriptions. You can save this file directly to your local machine.

The server only touches your RSS subscription metadata and raw article text. Your authentication keys are kept isolated within your local Claude configuration or Vinkius environment, never exposed to third parties.

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