How do I connect this MCP to my Prowlarr instance?

You just need to provide your Prowlarr URL and your API Key during the Vinkius setup process. Once connected, it is ready to use in your AI client.

Can I use this with any AI client?

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

Does this work for both Usenet and Torrents?

Yes, it manages both Usenet and Torrent indexers through the same interface.

Will it help me avoid configuration errors?

Yes, the agent can fetch specific schemas for different indexer types to ensure you use the correct fields.

Can I test an indexer before I save it?

Yes, you can instruct your agent to test an indexer configuration to verify the credentials and URL are valid.

How can I check if any of my indexers are currently down?

You can use the get_indexer_status capability. It retrieves the current health status of all configured indexers, highlighting any errors or connection issues.

What is the best way to add a new indexer without knowing the JSON structure?

First, run get_indexer_schema to see the templates for supported indexers. Once you have the correct fields, you can use add_indexer with the required data.

Can I verify my settings before applying them to an indexer?

Yes! Use the test_indexer capability. It allows you to test the connection and configuration of an indexer before saving it, preventing broken setups.

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Connect Prowlarr Indexers 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. Run your entire media automation stack through natural conversation.

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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 · 8 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 02

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Prowlarr.

01
Get indexer
This capability pulls the full configuration details for a specific indexer using its ID.
02
Get indexer schema
This capability retrieves the required field templates for different indexer types like Newznab or Torznab.
03
Get indexer status
This capability checks the current health and connection status of your indexers.
04
List indexers
This capability returns a list of every indexer you have currently configured in Prowlarr.

Capability set02 / 02

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 8 available through Prowlarr.

05
Delete indexer
This capability removes a specific indexer from your Prowlarr instance.
06
Add indexer
This capability creates a new indexer entry in your system using the correct schema fields.
07
Test indexer
This capability runs a connection test on an indexer to verify the settings are correct.
08
Update indexer
This capability modifies the settings of an existing indexer.

Real work

What teams actually run

Troubleshooting Failures

When an indexer goes down, your agent identifies the specific failure and tests the fix.

Scaling Indexers

You can add multiple new indexers by providing the details to your agent in one go.

Routine Maintenance

Use the agent to periodically check that all your indexers are still online.

Config Cleanup

Quickly remove old or broken indexers that are no longer providing results.

Automate a task

Put Prowlarr 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

Prowlarr 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 Prowlarr 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

878ms average. Fast in production.

Prowlarr is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1147ms

Oct 3Today

Fastest day: 760ms
Slowest day: 1147ms
14-day trend: Improving-25%

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 Prowlarr, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Prowlarr Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YJA8MEahfmbqAYxGi0b2ZK8MPozB4BLo9MXVWOaD/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 — Prowlarr capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "prowlarr-indexers-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YJA8MEahfmbqAYxGi0b2ZK8MPozB4BLo9MXVWOaD/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 Prowlarr in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Prowlarr owners hand off.

This MCP is built for people running automated media stacks who want to manage their indexers without a GUI.

01
Home Lab Enthusiasts
They use the agent to maintain their media automation stack via chat.
02
Media Server Admins
They hand off troubleshooting and API key updates to their AI client.
03
DevOps Engineers
They use the agent to automate the testing and provisioning of indexer configs.

FAQ

Questions Prowlarr owners ask.

01
How do I connect this MCP to my Prowlarr instance?
You just need to provide your Prowlarr URL and your API Key during the Vinkius setup process. Once connected, it is ready to use in your AI client.
02
Can I use this with any AI client?
Yes, this works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.
03
Does this work for both Usenet and Torrents?
Yes, it manages both Usenet and Torrent indexers through the same interface.
04
Will it help me avoid configuration errors?
Yes, the agent can fetch specific schemas for different indexer types to ensure you use the correct fields.
05
Can I test an indexer before I save it?
Yes, you can instruct your agent to test an indexer configuration to verify the credentials and URL are valid.
06
How can I check if any of my indexers are currently down?
You can use the get_indexer_status capability. It retrieves the current health status of all configured indexers, highlighting any errors or connection issues.
07
What is the best way to add a new indexer without knowing the JSON structure?
First, run get_indexer_schema to see the templates for supported indexers. Once you have the correct fields, you can use add_indexer with the required data.
08
Can I verify my settings before applying them to an indexer?
Yes! Use the test_indexer capability. It allows you to test the connection and configuration of an indexer before saving it, preventing broken setups.

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One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

We ship only the actions that matter.

01-04

Get indexer

Get indexer schema

Get indexer status

List indexers

05-08

Delete indexer

Add indexer

Test indexer

Update indexer

What teams actually run

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Scaling Indexers

Routine Maintenance

Config Cleanup

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

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How do I connect this MCP to my Prowlarr instance?

Can I use this with any AI client?

Does this work for both Usenet and Torrents?

Will it help me avoid configuration errors?

Can I test an indexer before I save it?

How can I check if any of my indexers are currently down?

What is the best way to add a new indexer without knowing the JSON structure?

Can I verify my settings before applying them to an indexer?

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