How to Use the Tumblr MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can I monitor Tumblr content flow with Claude Code?

Yes. You can schedule a cron job that runs the listtaggedposts tool periodically, saving the resulting data stream for later analysis.

Q: What is the best way to get multiple posts from Tumblr using Claude Code?

You run listblogposts, which pulls an array of post objects. You then use standard shell scripting tools (like awk or jq) to process that stream into a clean CSV format.

Q: Does Claude Code support searching Tumblr by tag?

It does. The listtaggedposts tool lets you search for content across the entire platform via CLI, making it perfect for headless testing environments.

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Check Blog Metadata for Reporting

The `get_blog_info` tool grabs core details about a Tumblr blog. In the terminal, you pipe this output into another script to generate reports that verify source credentials. This is ideal for CI/CD pipelines where you need a quick check before processing content.

Schedule Tag-Based Content Reports

Use `list_tagged_posts` in a shell script to pull all posts matching a specific tag. You pipe this list into a file, creating an audit trail for scheduled reports. This mechanism lets you monitor trending topics across Tumblr without ever opening a browser.

Extract Single Post Data Points

The `get_post` tool retrieves detailed data for one specific post. You can use this in combination with `list_blog_posts` to isolate and extract just the headline or author from a large list. This precision is perfect for feeding single variables into automated monitoring scripts.

Setup guide

Set up Tumblr MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see tumblr-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Tumblr transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Tumblr tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http tumblr-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Tumblr MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Tumblr MCP in Claude Code

You use a simple command line call, passing the server name and tool function. For example: `claude mcp get_blog_info --blog officialtumblr`. The output streams directly to your terminal.

Yes. You can schedule a cron job that runs the `list_tagged_posts` tool periodically, saving the resulting data stream for later analysis.

You run `list_blog_posts`, which pulls an array of post objects. You then use standard shell scripting tools (like `awk` or `jq`) to process that stream into a clean CSV format.

It does. The `list_tagged_posts` tool lets you search for content across the entire platform via CLI, making it perfect for headless testing environments.

The server handles structured text and URLs. The primary data types you interact with are strings representing blog names, post titles, and content identifiers.

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