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Podcast Index MCP Server

Bring Podcasting
to Claude Code

Name: Podcast Index MCP Server
Price: 29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 0.2 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

Learn how to connect Podcast Index to Claude Code and start using 16 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

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What is the Podcast Index MCP Server?

Connect to the Podcast Index to tap into a massive, independent database of podcasts and episodes. This MCP server allows your AI agent to browse the open podcasting directory without the restrictions of proprietary platforms.

What you can do

Deep Search — Find podcasts by general terms, specific titles, or even by the people (hosts/guests) featured in them.
Metadata Retrieval — Fetch comprehensive details using RSS feed URLs, Index IDs, Podcast GUIDs, or iTunes IDs.
Episode Discovery — List all episodes for a specific feed or find individual episodes by their unique GUID.
Trending & Recent — Stay updated with recent feeds and episodes, or discover something new with random episode selection.

How it works

Subscribe to this server
Enter your Podcast Index API Key and Secret
Start exploring the world of podcasts from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

Who is this for?

Content Researchers — quickly find episodes on specific topics or featuring certain guests.
Developers — integrate podcast data into applications without building complex scrapers.
Podcast Enthusiasts — discover new shows and stay updated on the latest releases through natural conversation.

Built-in capabilities (16)

get_episode_by_guid

Get a specific episode by its GUID

get_episodes_by_feed_id

List episodes for a specific feed ID

get_episodes_by_feed_url

List episodes for a specific feed URL

get_podcast_by_feed_id

Get podcast details using its internal Index ID

get_podcast_by_feed_url

Get podcast details using its RSS feed URL

get_podcast_by_guid

Get podcast details using its Podcast GUID

get_podcast_by_itunes_id

Get podcast details using its iTunes ID

get_random_episodes

Get a selection of random episodes

get_recent_episodes

Get the most recently published episodes

get_recent_feeds

Get the most recently added or updated feeds

get_recent_new_feeds

Get feeds newly added to the index

get_value_by_feed_id

Get the value block by feed ID

get_value_by_feed_url

Get the value block (e.g., Lightning Network details) for a feed URL

search_by_person

Search for podcasts featuring a specific person

search_by_term

Search for podcasts by a general search term

search_by_title

Search for podcasts by title

Why Claude Code?

Claude Code registers Podcast Index as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 16 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Podcast Index data drives decisions without human intervention.

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Single-command setup: claude mcp add registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
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Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Podcast Index tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

See it in action

Podcast Index in Claude Code

AI Agent→Vinkius

High Security·Kill Switch·Plug and Play

Why Vinkius

Podcast Index and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect Podcast Index to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

4,000+MCP Servers ready

<40msCold start

60%Token savings

	Raw MCP	Vinkius
Server catalog	Find and host yourself	4,000+ managed
Infrastructure	Self-hosted	Sandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handling	Plaintext in config	Vault + runtime injection
Data loss prevention	None	Configurable DLP policies
Kill switch	None	Global instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakers	None	Per-server limits + alerts
Audit trail	None	Ed25519 signed logs
SIEM log streaming	None	Splunk, Datadog, Webhook
Honeytokens	None	Canary alerts on leak
Custom domains	Not applicable	DNS challenge verified
GDPR compliance	Manual effort	Automated purge + export

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Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Podcast Index in Claude Code

The Podcast Index MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 16 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

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Fully ManagedVinkius Servers

60%Token savings

High SecurityEnterprise-grade

IAMAccess control

EU AI ActCompliant

DLPData protection

V8 IsolateSandboxed

Ed25519Audit chain

<40msKill switch

Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures
Podcast Index for Claude Code

Every tool call from Claude Code to the Podcast Index MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start

Ed25519Signed audit chain

60%Token savings

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I search for podcasts where a specific person is a guest or host?

Yes! Use the search_by_person tool with the person's name. The agent will return a list of podcasts associated with that individual.

How do I get the latest episodes from a specific show?

You can use either get_episodes_by_feed_id if you have the internal ID, or get_episodes_by_feed_url if you have the RSS link. Both will provide a list of recent episodes.

Can I find a podcast if I only have its iTunes ID?

Absolutely. Use the get_podcast_by_itunes_id tool to fetch the full Podcast Index metadata using the Apple Podcasts/iTunes identifier.

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" 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.

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