How to Use the Transistor.fm MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does Transistor.fm work with VS Code Copilot?

You add the MCP Server config to your team's shared .vscode/mcp.json. Every developer then gets instant, standardized access to all podcast management tools.

Q: Can I use Transistor.fm and VS Code Copilot for content creation?

Yes. You can use createepisode or publishepisode within your project's agent code, letting the team automate publishing steps right from the editor.

Q: Are there limits to how many shows Transistor.fm supports with VS Code Copilot?

No, it supports multi-show setups. You can call listshows and manage hundreds of distinct podcast properties from one unified configuration.

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Team list of all podcasts

Commit the `list_shows` tool to your repo and let every developer use it. The AI client can pull a complete, current roster of podcast shows for team review or automation planning. This makes sure everyone on the engineering team is working off the same data set.

Bulk episode management

Need to update 50 episodes? Your Copilot Agent calls `list_episodes` and then uses `update_episode` in a loop. You get standardized, repeatable code for managing content across the team. It's perfect for maintenance tasks that hit multiple assets.

Automated subscriber reporting

For marketing sprints, your Copilot Agent runs `list_subscribers` and outputs a standardized JSON object. This lets the team build immediate reports or export data into other systems without manual copy-pasting. It's built for enterprise-level data handling.

Setup guide

Set up Transistor.fm MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Transistor.fm MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Transistor.fm tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Transistor.fm transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/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 VS Code Copilot

You add the MCP Server config to your team's shared `.vscode/mcp.json`. Every developer then gets instant, standardized access to all podcast management tools.

Yes. You can use `create_episode` or `publish_episode` within your project's agent code, letting the team automate publishing steps right from the editor.

The server handles episode metadata, subscriber lists, show details, and account information, allowing your team to manage content lifecycle entirely within the IDE.

You receive critical details about the overall podcast account structure—things like billing status or general account metrics—which is key for setup code.

No, it supports multi-show setups. You can call `list_shows` and manage hundreds of distinct podcast properties from one unified configuration.

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