How to Use the Tumblr MCP in Claude

Q: How do I search Tumblr content using Claude Desktop?

You call listtaggedposts with a specific tag name. The agent returns the list of matching posts, letting you analyze them in your local environment.

Q: Can I process multiple posts from Tumblr using Claude Desktop?

Yes. You use listblogposts to get a collection of post data for a specific blog, giving you a batch of content ready for your local script.

Q: Does the MCP Server support getting an avatar URL from Tumblr?

Yep. The getblogavatar tool pulls the direct URL for the blog's profile picture, which is useful when building a dashboard or site mockup.

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Analyze full blog feeds using the MCP Server

Use `list_blog_posts` to pull a chronological list of posts from any given Tumblr blog. This gives you the raw content necessary for analysis or bulk processing. You can also use `get_blog_info` to grab essential metadata about a blog, letting your agent know who the source is before it starts scraping.

Deep-dive into specific posts with Claude Desktop

Need details on one post? Call `get_post` for everything attached to that single piece of content. You can also retrieve a blog's profile picture URL using `get_blog_avatar`. These tools let your agent act like a research assistant, gathering specific data points without having to browse the site manually.

Targeted search via tags on the MCP Server

Don't want everything? `list_tagged_posts` lets you filter content down to posts that carry a specific tag. This is huge for focused research. Your agent can execute complex queries, pulling only the data relevant to your project's niche.

Setup guide

Set up Tumblr MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Tumblr MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Tumblr MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under tumblr-mcp.

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

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Common questions about Tumblr MCP in Claude Desktop

You call `list_tagged_posts` with a specific tag name. The agent returns the list of matching posts, letting you analyze them in your local environment.

The server provides general information about the blog using `get_blog_info`. This includes basic details like the name and potentially a description of the source.

Yes. You use `list_blog_posts` to get a collection of post data for a specific blog, giving you a batch of content ready for your local script.

Yep. The `get_blog_avatar` tool pulls the direct URL for the blog's profile picture, which is useful when building a dashboard or site mockup.

This server primarily deals with public metadata and content structure, specifically post details, blog information, and avatar URLs.

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