Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the OPML Podcast & RSS Parser MCP Server?
When you want Claude to recommend new podcasts or blogs based on what you already consume, you export an .opml file from Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, or Feedly. But XML outlines are noisy, recursive, and confusing for LLMs to read efficiently.
This MCP uses a fast, deterministic XML parser to flatten the OPML hierarchy into a simple, structured list of your subscriptions, dropping all the unnecessary XML tags and attributes.
The Superpowers
- Universal Support: Parses OPML files from any standard podcast player or RSS reader.
- Zero Token Waste: Converts heavy XML markup into a clean, flat JSON array.
- Local Privacy: Your subscription habits are parsed locally, ensuring they aren't uploaded to a public server.
- Assistant Ready: Turn Claude into your personal entertainment and news curator.
Built-in capabilities (1)
Provide the absolute file path. Parse an OPML file (Podcast or RSS feed export) into a clean JSON list of subscriptions
Why Claude Desktop?
Claude Desktop is the definitive way to connect OPML Podcast & RSS Parser to your AI workflow. Add Vinkius Edge URL to your config, restart the app, and Claude immediately exposes all 1 tools in the chat interface. ask a question, Claude calls the right tool, and you see the answer. Zero code, zero context switching.
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Claude Desktop is the reference MCP client. it was designed alongside the protocol itself, ensuring the most complete and stable MCP implementation available
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Zero-code configuration: add a server URL to a JSON file and Claude instantly discovers and exposes all available tools in the chat interface
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Claude's extended thinking capability lets it reason through multi-step tool usage, chaining multiple API calls to answer complex questions
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Enterprise-grade security with local config storage. your tokens never leave your machine, and connections go directly to Vinkius Edge network
OPML Podcast & RSS Parser in Claude Desktop
OPML Podcast & RSS Parser and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect OPML Podcast & RSS Parser to Claude Desktop 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.
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 |
Why teams choose Vinkius for OPML Podcast & RSS Parser in Claude Desktop
The OPML Podcast & RSS Parser 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 1 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Claude Desktop 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.

* 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
How Vinkius secures
OPML Podcast & RSS Parser for Claude Desktop
Every tool call from Claude Desktop to the OPML Podcast & RSS Parser MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Does it support nested subscription categories?
Yes! It recursively scans through folder nodes (like 'Tech News' -> 'AI') in the OPML file to extract the actual feed URLs, flattening them into a clean list for the AI.
What specific data is extracted?
It extracts the Title, the XML (RSS) URL, and the HTML (Website) URL for every single subscription found in the file.
Can it subscribe to new podcasts for me?
No, this is a read-only parsing tool. It allows the AI to understand what you currently listen to so it can make intelligent recommendations.
How does Claude Desktop discover MCP tools?
When Claude Desktop starts, it reads the claude_desktop_config.json file and connects to each configured MCP server. It calls the tools/list endpoint to fetch the schema for every available tool, then surfaces them as clickable options in the chat interface via the 🔌 icon.
What happens if the MCP server is temporarily unavailable?
Claude Desktop handles disconnections gracefully. if the server is unreachable at startup, the tools simply won't appear. Once the server becomes available again, restarting Claude Desktop will re-establish the connection. There is no timeout penalty or error loop.
Can I connect multiple MCP servers simultaneously?
Yes. You can add as many servers as you need in the mcpServers section of the config file. Each server appears as a separate tool provider, and Claude can use tools from multiple servers in a single conversation turn.
Is there a limit on the number of tools per server?
Claude Desktop can handle hundreds of tools per server. However, for optimal LLM performance, Vinkius servers are designed to expose focused, well-documented tool sets rather than overwhelming the model with too many options.
Does Claude Desktop support Streamable HTTP transport?
Yes. Claude Desktop supports both SSE (Server-Sent Events) and the newer Streamable HTTP transport that Vinkius uses. Simply provide the server URL. Claude auto-negotiates the transport protocol.
Server not appearing after restart
Ensure the JSON is valid (no trailing commas). Check the file path: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\\Claude\\ (Windows).
Authentication error
Verify your Vinkius token is correct. Go to cloud.vinkius.com to regenerate it if needed.
Tools not showing in chat
Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the chat input. If it shows 0 tools, the server may still be connecting. wait a few seconds.
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