How to Use the Transistor.fm MCP in Cursor

Inject live podcast data into code using Cursor for real-time development context.

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Connect Transistor.fm MCP to Cursor

Create your Vinkius account to connect Transistor.fm to Cursor 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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Setup Transistor.fm with Cursor

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Build scripts that list all shows

Need to write a script that processes every show name? The `list_shows` tool hands your agent the full roster of podcast shows. You can then inject that live array directly into your code block for iteration. This means you're coding with real data, not some dummy list.

Check episode details in context

If a function needs specific metadata—like the full text description or publication date—you use `get_episode`. The agent pulls this live API response and lets you write code that accounts for it immediately. It keeps your editor focused because all the data is right there, ready to be consumed.

Manage subscriber records in scripts

When writing automation logic, you can call `list_subscribers` to get a current list of private podcast subscribers. This live context lets your AI client write code that validates or processes those specific accounts. You don't have to leave the coding flow to check this data.

Setup guide

Set up Transistor.fm MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Transistor.fm MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Transistor.fm transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Transistor.fm tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/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 Cursor

You set up the MCP Server in your project configuration, and when you enter Agent mode, the AI can call tools like `create_episode` to generate code based on real podcast data.

You'll use it for anything that requires live context, such as writing scripts that process show names (`list_shows`) or build code that accounts for specific episode details.

Absolutely. Just activate Agent mode in Cursor and tell your AI client to run `list_shows`. It'll pull the data you need right into your code editor.

It touches core podcast metadata, including episode IDs, show names, and subscriber lists, allowing your agent to inject that live context into your working script.

The tool updates the record on the server, and when you run subsequent code blocks, `get_episode` will pull the most recent version of that data.

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