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Connect Podbean Podcast Hosting to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Run your entire podcast workflow through your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Podbean.

  1. 01

    Delete episode

    This capability removes a podcast episode from your account permanently.

  2. 02

    Get episode details

    Use this to pull all the metadata and specific information for a single episode.

  3. 03

    Get episode analytics

    This capability retrieves the download numbers and engagement data for one specific episode.

  4. 04

    Get podcast analytics

    Get the download statistics and performance trends for an entire podcast show.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Podbean.

  1. 05

    List episodes

    This capability returns a list of all episodes currently in your account.

  2. 06

    List podcasts

    Use this to see every podcast associated with your authenticated Podbean account.

  3. 07

    Publish episode

    This capability sends a new podcast episode live to your listeners.

  4. 08

    Update episode

    Use this to change the metadata or details of an existing episode.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Quick Stat Checks

Ask your agent for download numbers immediately after a new episode goes live.

02

Rapid Content Updates

Tell your agent to fix a typo in an episode description without opening a browser.

03

Multi-Show Oversight

Use the agent to compare performance across several different podcasts at once.

04

Automated Publishing

Direct your agent to move a finished recording from draft to published status.

Automate a task

Put Podbean to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Podbean works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Podbean to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

893ms average. Fast in production.

Podbean is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1065ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
653ms
Slowest day
1065ms
14-day trend
Stable-3%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 8 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Podbean, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Podbean. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Podbean Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vDWRgTUrR969Q7XBwJbKVJorTWX8pLAxJvAFeUo8/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Podbean capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "podbean-podcast-hosting-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vDWRgTUrR969Q7XBwJbKVJorTWX8pLAxJvAFeUo8/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Podbean in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Podbean owners hand off.

This MCP is built for creators and managers who want to handle podcast operations without logging into web dashboards.

  • 01

    Podcasters

    Publish drafts and check listener stats through a single chat interface.

  • 02

    Content Managers

    Audit metadata and oversee multiple shows across different accounts.

  • 03

    Marketing Teams

    Track engagement trends to see which episodes are performing best.

FAQ

Questions Podbean owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Podbean account?

    You need to provide your Podbean Access Token, which you can get from the Podbean Developer Portal, after subscribing to the MCP on Vinkius.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

  • 03

    Can I publish episodes through my AI agent?

    Yes, you can use the publish_episode capability to send new content live through your agent.

  • 04

    Does this MCP show download statistics?

    Yes, it includes capabilities to retrieve download analytics for both individual episodes and entire podcasts.

  • 05

    Can I delete episodes using this capability?

    Yes, the delete_episode capability allows you to permanently remove an episode from your account.

  • 06

    How do I get a Podbean Access Token?

    You must register as a developer at the Podbean Developer Portal. Once you create an application, you can use the OAuth 2.0 flow to generate an access token for your account.

  • 07

    Can I upload audio files through this agent?

    The current version of this MCP server is optimized for metadata management and publishing. For initial audio file uploads, we recommend using the Podbean dashboard to obtain a media_key, which can then be used by the agent to publish the episode.

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