Miniflux (RSS Reader) MCP Server for Claude DesktopGive Claude Desktop instant access to 46 tools to Create Api Key, Create Category, Create Feed, and more

Name: Miniflux (RSS Reader)
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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Claude Desktop is Anthropic's native application for interacting with Claude AI models on macOS and Windows. It was the first consumer application to ship with built-in MCP support, making it the reference implementation for the Model Context Protocol standard.

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The Miniflux (RSS Reader) MCP Server for Claude Desktop is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 46 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "miniflux-rss-reader": {
      // Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Miniflux (RSS Reader) MCP Server

Connect your Miniflux instance to any AI agent and transform how you consume information. Manage your RSS feeds, read articles, and organize your knowledge base through natural conversation.

Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect Miniflux (RSS Reader) to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 46 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.

What you can do

Feed Discovery & Management — Discover RSS feeds from any URL and manage your subscriptions effortlessly with tools like discover_subscriptions and create_feed.
Article Reading — List entries, fetch full content, and mark items as read or unread using list_entries and fetch_entry_content.
Organization — Categorize feeds and use bookmarks to save important information with list_categories and toggle_entry_bookmark.
System Control — Export/Import OPML files and manage your user profile and API keys directly.

The Miniflux (RSS Reader) MCP Server exposes 46 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Desktop in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 46 Miniflux (RSS Reader) tools available for Claude Desktop

When Claude Desktop connects to Miniflux (RSS Reader) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning rss-reader, feed-management, content-aggregation, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create

Create api key on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Create a new API key

create

Create category on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Create a category

create

Create feed on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Create a new feed

create

Create user on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Create a user (Admin only)

delete

Delete api key on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Delete an API key

delete

Delete category on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Delete a category

delete

Delete feed on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Remove a feed

delete

Delete user on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Delete a user (Admin only)

discover

Discover subscriptions on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Discover subscriptions from a URL

export

Export opml on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

OPML Export

fetch

Fetch entry content on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Fetch original article content

flush

Flush history on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Flush history

get

Get entry on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Get a single entry

get

Get feed on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Get a specific feed

get

Get feed counters on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Fetch unread and read counters

get

Get feed icon on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Get feed icon by feed ID

get

Get icon on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Get feed icon by icon ID

get

Get integrations status on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Check if any third-party integrations are enabled

get

Get me on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Get current user information

get

Get user on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Get a specific user (Admin only)

get

Get version on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Get application version and build info

action

Healthcheck on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Healthcheck (checks DB)

import

Import entry on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Import an entry manually

import

Import opml on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

OPML Import

list

List api keys on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

List API keys

list

List categories on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Get all categories

list

List category entries on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Get entries for a specific category

list

List entries on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Get entries with filters

list

List feed entries on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Get entries for a specific feed

list

List feeds on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Get all feeds

list

List users on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Get all users (Admin only)

action

Liveness on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Liveness probe

mark

Mark category as read on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Mark all entries in a category as read

mark

Mark feed as read on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Mark all entries of a feed as read

mark

Mark user as read on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Mark all entries for a user as read

action

Readiness on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Readiness probe

refresh

Refresh all feeds on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Refresh all feeds (background)

refresh

Refresh category on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Refresh all feeds in a category

refresh

Refresh feed on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Refresh a specific feed (synchronous)

save

Save entry on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Save entry to third-party services

toggle

Toggle entry bookmark on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Toggle entry bookmark (starred)

update

Update category on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Update a category

update

Update entries status on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Update status of multiple entries (e.g., mark as read)

update

Update entry on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Update entry title or content

update

Update feed on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Update a feed

update

Update user on Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Update a user (Admin only)

Connect Miniflux (RSS Reader) to Claude Desktop via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Miniflux (RSS Reader) into Claude Desktop. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config to open claude_desktop_config.json

Add the MCP Server

Paste the configuration above into the mcpServers section

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen Claude Desktop to load the new server

Start using Miniflux (RSS Reader)

Look for the 🔌 icon in the chat. your 46 tools are now available

Why Use Claude Desktop with the Miniflux (RSS Reader) MCP Server

Claude Desktop by Anthropic provides unique advantages when paired with Miniflux (RSS Reader) through the Model Context Protocol.

Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available

Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface

Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions

Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network

Miniflux (RSS Reader) + Claude Desktop Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Desktop combined with the Miniflux (RSS Reader) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Interactive data exploration: ask Claude to query DNS records, look up WHOIS data, and cross-reference results in a single conversation

Ad-hoc security audits: type a domain name and let Claude enumerate subdomains, check DNS history, and flag configuration anomalies. all through natural language

Executive briefings: generate comprehensive domain intelligence reports by asking Claude to compile findings into a formatted summary

Learning and training: new team members can explore API capabilities conversationally without needing to read documentation

Example Prompts for Miniflux (RSS Reader) in Claude Desktop

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Desktop agent to start working with Miniflux (RSS Reader) immediately.

"List all my current RSS feeds and their IDs."

"Find RSS feeds for the website https://miniflux.app."

"Show me the latest 5 unread entries from feed ID 15."

Troubleshooting Miniflux (RSS Reader) MCP Server with Claude Desktop

Common issues when connecting Miniflux (RSS Reader) to Claude Desktop through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not appearing after restart

Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).

Authentication error

Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.

Tools not showing in chat

Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.

Miniflux (RSS Reader) + Claude Desktop FAQ

Common questions about integrating Miniflux (RSS Reader) MCP Server with Claude Desktop.

How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?

When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.

What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?

Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.

Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?

Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.

Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?

Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.

Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?

Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.

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