Can I publish a draft episode via AI?

Yes! Use the `publish_episode` action and provide the unique Episode ID. Your agent will instantly make that episode live on your RSS feed and podcast platforms.

How do I add a new subscriber to my private podcast?

Use the `add_subscriber` action. Provide the Show ID and the person's email address to instantly grant them access to your private podcast content.

Is it possible to see the list of all episodes for a show?

Absolutely. Use the `list_episodes` query and provide the Show ID. The agent will retrieve the complete history of episodes associated with that podcast.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Transistor.fm MCP Server for Claude CodeGive Claude Code instant access to 11 tools to Add Subscriber, Create Episode, Delete Episode, and more

Name: Transistor.fm
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

Built by Vinkius GDPR 11 Tools CLI

Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Transistor.fm as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.

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The Transistor.fm app connector for Claude Code is a standout in the Marketing Automation category — giving your AI agent 11 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·bash

# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add transistorfm --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"

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About Transistor.fm MCP Server

Connect your Transistor.fm podcasting account to any AI agent and simplify how you manage your shows, publish new episodes, and grow your audience through natural conversation.

Claude Code registers Transistor.fm as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 11 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Transistor.fm data drives decisions without human intervention.

What you can do

Show Management — List all your podcast shows and retrieve detailed metadata, RSS feeds, and configurations.
Episode Workflow — Create, update, and publish podcast episodes with full control over titles, descriptions, and show notes.
Content Curation — List and search through your entire episode library for any show to manage your publishing history.
Private Podcasting — Manage subscribers for your private shows, including adding new email-based members programmatically.
Lifecycle Control — Delete unwanted episodes or drafts to keep your podcast feed organized.
Account Visibility — Fetch your profile details and verify account settings directly from the agent.

The Transistor.fm MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 11 Transistor.fm tools available for Claude Code

When Claude Code connects to Transistor.fm through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning podcast-hosting, rss-feeds, podcast-analytics, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

add_subscriber

Add a subscriber to a private podcast

create_episode

Create a new episode

delete_episode

Delete an episode

get_account_details

fm account. Get account details

get_episode

Get details for an episode

get_show

Get details for a specific show

list_episodes

List episodes for a show

list_shows

List all podcast shows

list_subscribers

List private podcast subscribers

publish_episode

Publish an episode

update_episode

Update an existing episode

Connect Transistor.fm to Claude Code via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Transistor.fm into Claude Code. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed

Add the MCP Server

Run the command above in your terminal

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session

Start using Transistor.fm

Ask Claude: "Using Transistor.fm, show me...". 11 tools are ready

Why Use Claude Code with the Transistor.fm MCP Server

Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Transistor.fm through the Model Context Protocol.

Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Transistor.fm tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

Transistor.fm + Claude Code Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Transistor.fm MCP Server delivers measurable value.

CI/CD integration: embed Transistor.fm tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping

Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Transistor.fm nightly and generate reports without human intervention

Shell scripting: pipe Transistor.fm outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation

Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Transistor.fm status endpoints and alert on anomalies

Example Prompts for Transistor.fm in Claude Code

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Transistor.fm immediately.

"List all my podcast shows in Transistor.fm."

"Show me the last 3 episodes for 'The AI Revolution'."

"Add 'jane.doe@example.com' as a subscriber to show 'show_10293'."

Troubleshooting Transistor.fm MCP Server with Claude Code

Common issues when connecting Transistor.fm to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

Transistor.fm + Claude Code FAQ

Common questions about integrating Transistor.fm MCP Server with Claude Code.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.