Bring Podcast Hosting
to Cursor
Learn how to connect Transistor.fm to Cursor and start using 11 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the 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.
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.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Transistor.fm API Key (found in your account settings)
3. Start managing your podcast empire from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Podcasters & Producers — quickly draft show notes and publish episodes via simple AI commands.
- Content Strategists — monitor show lists and manage subscriber growth for private podcasts directly from the workspace.
- Media Teams — coordinate episode updates and verify publishing statuses via the AI assistant.
Built-in capabilities (11)
Add a subscriber to a private podcast
Create a new episode
Delete an episode
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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
Why Cursor?
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.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
Transistor.fm in Cursor
Transistor.fm and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Transistor.fm to Cursor 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 | 3,400+ 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 Transistor.fm in Cursor
The Transistor.fm 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 11 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Cursor 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
Transistor.fm for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the Transistor.fm MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I publish a draft episode via AI?
Yes! Use the publish_episode action and provide the unique Episode ID. Your agent will instantly make that episode live on your RSS feed and podcast platforms.
How do I add a new subscriber to my private podcast?
Use the add_subscriber action. Provide the Show ID and the person's email address to instantly grant them access to your private podcast content.
Is it possible to see the list of all episodes for a show?
Absolutely. Use the list_episodes query and provide the Show ID. The agent will retrieve the complete history of episodes associated with that podcast.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a 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.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.