How to Use the Transistor.fm MCP in Claude

Q: Can Transistor.fm and Claude Desktop handle large subscriber lists?

Yep. The listsubscribers tool pulls all the current data from your private podcasts. Your AI client can work with that list right there in the chat window.

Q: How do I delete an old episode using Transistor.fm and Claude Desktop?

You just call the deleteepisode tool and specify the ID of the episode you want gone. It takes care of deleting it from your show's record.

Manage your entire podcast catalog and subscriber base right inside Claude Desktop.

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Setup Transistor.fm with Claude Desktop

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List all available shows

Your agent uses the `list_shows` tool to pull every show title you run on Transistor.fm. This gives your AI client a full directory of content, letting it know exactly what needs managing. You can then pass that list directly into other functions, like using `get_show` on a specific ID. It’s the first step before scheduling anything.

Manage private podcast subscribers

The `list_subscribers` tool pulls every email and account detail for your private podcasts. If you need to send an announcement or check who's listening, this is where the data starts. It keeps all that subscriber data clean and ready for your next marketing push.

Publish new content immediately

When you finish recording a new episode, calling `publish_episode` gets it live right away. You don't wait for an admin; the tool handles the distribution and makes it available to listeners. You can also use `create_episode` or `update_episode` if you need to change details before hitting publish.

Setup guide

Set up Transistor.fm 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 Transistor.fm 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 Transistor.fm 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 transistorfm-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Transistor.fm MCP in Claude Desktop

You add the server endpoint in your Claude Desktop settings, either locally via stdio or remotely via a URL. Once connected, your agent sees it as just another tool available for use.

Yep. The `list_subscribers` tool pulls all the current data from your private podcasts. Your AI client can work with that list right there in the chat window.

The MCP Server gives you full control over your content. You can use `list_shows`, `get_episode`, and even `add_subscriber` to manage everything.

It handles core podcast metadata, including show titles, episode details, and subscriber email addresses.

You just call the `delete_episode` tool and specify the ID of the episode you want gone. It takes care of deleting it from your show's record.

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