Transistor.fm MCP Server for CursorGive Cursor instant access to 11 tools to Add Subscriber, Create Episode, Delete Episode, and more
Cursor is an AI-first code editor built on VS Code that integrates LLM-powered coding assistance directly into the development workflow. Its Agent mode enables autonomous multi-step coding tasks, and MCP support lets agents access external data sources and APIs during code generation.
Ask AI about this App Connector for Cursor
The Transistor.fm app connector for Cursor 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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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.
Cursor's Agent mode turns Transistor.fm into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from Transistor.fm and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 11 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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 Cursor 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 Cursor
When Cursor 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 a subscriber to a private podcast
Create a new episode
Delete an episode
fm account. Get account details
Get details for an episode
Get details for a specific show
List episodes for a show
List all podcast shows
List private podcast subscribers
Publish an episode
Update an existing episode
Connect Transistor.fm to Cursor via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Transistor.fm into Cursor. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.
Open MCP Settings
Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"Add the server config
mcp.json file that opensSave the file
Start using Transistor.fm
Why Use Cursor with the Transistor.fm MCP Server
Cursor AI Code Editor provides unique advantages when paired with Transistor.fm through the Model Context Protocol.
Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Transistor.fm + Cursor Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cursor combined with the Transistor.fm MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Code generation with live data: ask Cursor to generate a security report module using live DNS and subdomain data fetched through MCP
Automated documentation: have Cursor query your API's tool schemas and generate TypeScript interfaces or OpenAPI specs automatically
Infrastructure-as-code: Cursor can fetch domain configurations and generate corresponding Terraform or CloudFormation templates
Test scaffolding: ask Cursor to pull real API responses via MCP and generate unit test fixtures from actual data
Example Prompts for Transistor.fm in Cursor
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cursor 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 Cursor
Common issues when connecting Transistor.fm to Cursor through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Server shows as disconnected
Transistor.fm + Cursor FAQ
Common questions about integrating Transistor.fm MCP Server with Cursor.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.