How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

You subscribe through Vinkius and then connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, in one click. Vinkius handles the hosting and management.

Do I need my own Podcast Index credentials?

Yes, you will need to enter your Podcast Index API Key and Secret to authenticate the connection.

Can I search for podcasts by guest name?

Yes, the search_by_person capability allows your agent to find shows featuring specific individuals.

What kind of podcast data can I get?

You can retrieve show details, episode lists, metadata via RSS, and even specific episode information using GUIDs.

Is this compatible with Cursor or Windsurf?

Yes, this MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Cursor and Windsurf.

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

Yes! Use the search_by_person capability 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 capability to fetch the full Podcast Index metadata using the Apple Podcasts/iTunes identifier.

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Connect Podcast Index to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

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. Pull episode metadata and show details into your AI agent.

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

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.

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 · 16 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Podcast Index.

01
Get podcast by feed ID
This capability retrieves specific podcast details using its unique Index ID.
02
Get podcast by feed URL
Use this to pull podcast information via an RSS feed URL.
03
Get value by feed ID
This capability fetches the value block associated with a specific feed ID.
04
Get value by feed URL
This capability retrieves the value block, such as Lightning Network details, for a given feed URL.

Capability set02 / 04

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Podcast Index.

05
Search by person
This capability searches the index for podcasts that feature a specific person.
06
Search by term
Use this to find podcasts matching a general search term.
07
Get random episodes
This capability provides a selection of random episodes from the index.
08
Get recent feeds
This capability pulls a list of the most recently updated or added feeds.

Capability set03 / 04

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Podcast Index.

09
Get recent new feeds
Use this to find feeds that were just added to the index.
10
Get episodes by feed ID
This capability lists all episodes belonging to a specific feed ID.
11
Get episodes by feed URL
Use this to get an episode list for a specific RSS feed URL.
12
Get episode by guid
This capability fetches a single episode using its unique GUID.

Capability set04 / 04

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 16 available through Podcast Index.

13
Get podcast by guid
This capability retrieves podcast details using a Podcast GUID.
14
Get podcast by itunes ID
Use this to find podcast information via an iTunes ID.
15
Get recent episodes
This capability fetches the most recently published episodes from the index.
16
Search by title
This capability searches for podcasts by their specific titles.

Real work

What teams actually run

Topic Research

An agent finds every episode discussing a specific subject across multiple shows.

Guest Tracking

You ask your agent to find all shows where a specific expert has been interviewed.

Data Integration

A developer uses the agent to fetch metadata for a custom application.

Discovery

You ask for a random episode to find something new to listen to.

Automate a task

Put Podcast Index 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

Podcast Index 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.

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

You don't need a client to put Podcast Index 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

1035ms average. Fast in production.

Podcast Index is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1119ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 752ms
Slowest day: 1119ms
14-day trend: Stable+1%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 16 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 Podcast Index, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Podcast Index Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7OWt4BdoKhdknHYUqZnK8QkHNTcwcQe0vPQ8gNxN/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Podcast Index capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "podcast-index-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7OWt4BdoKhdknHYUqZnK8QkHNTcwcQe0vPQ8gNxN/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 Podcast Index in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Podcast Index owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone needing to pull podcast data into an automated or conversational workflow.

01
Content Researchers
They hand off the task of finding specific guests or topics to their agent.
02
Developers
They use the agent to pull data without writing custom scrapers.
03
Podcast Enthusiasts
They use natural language to discover new shows and stay updated.

FAQ

Questions Podcast Index owners ask.

01
How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?
You subscribe through Vinkius and then connect your client, such as Claude or Cursor, in one click. Vinkius handles the hosting and management.
02
Do I need my own Podcast Index credentials?
Yes, you will need to enter your Podcast Index API Key and Secret to authenticate the connection.
03
Can I search for podcasts by guest name?
Yes, the search_by_person capability allows your agent to find shows featuring specific individuals.
04
What kind of podcast data can I get?
You can retrieve show details, episode lists, metadata via RSS, and even specific episode information using GUIDs.
05
Is this compatible with Cursor or Windsurf?
Yes, this MCP works with any MCP-compatible client, including Cursor and Windsurf.
06
Can I search for podcasts where a specific person is a guest or host?
Yes! Use the search_by_person capability with the person's name. The agent will return a list of podcasts associated with that individual.
07
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.
08
Can I find a podcast if I only have its iTunes ID?
Absolutely. Use the get_podcast_by_itunes_id capability to fetch the full Podcast Index metadata using the Apple Podcasts/iTunes identifier.

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More in Audio Music

Connect Podcast Index to Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT & more

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

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get podcast by feed ID

Get podcast by feed URL

Get value by feed ID

Get value by feed URL

05-08

Search by person

Search by term

Get random episodes

Get recent feeds

09-12

Get recent new feeds

Get episodes by feed ID

Get episodes by feed URL

Get episode by guid

13-16

Get podcast by guid

Get podcast by itunes ID

Get recent episodes

Search by title

What teams actually run

Topic Research

Guest Tracking

Data Integration

Discovery

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

Podcast Index Connector

Claude Desktop

Content Researchers

Developers

Podcast Enthusiasts

How do I connect this MCP to my AI client?

Do I need my own Podcast Index credentials?

Can I search for podcasts by guest name?

What kind of podcast data can I get?

Is this compatible with Cursor or Windsurf?

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

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

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

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