• INVENTORY
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How to manage your podcast catalog with your AI

Connect Podbean to your AI client once. From there, you can organize your shows and prune episodes through chat.

Ask AI about this page

Short answer

Can I manage my Podbean catalog with AI?

Yes. You can list your shows, pull up episode lists, and delete specific content using natural language. You'll get a clear view of your catalog and a way to clean it up without the dashboard.

Your catalog outcomes.

Where your content lands.

Your AI handles the navigation so you can focus on the content.

INVENTORY

Full show list

The AI pulls every podcast in your account. You get a complete overview of your hosting setup instantly.

SEARCH

Episode lookup

The AI finds specific episodes within a show. This makes it easy to verify what's live or find old recordings.

CLEANUP

Content removal

The AI identifies the exact episodes you want to remove. It handles the deletion so you don't have to hunt for buttons.

CONTROL

Human approval

The AI identifies the targets, but you make the final call. You decide exactly which files get deleted.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask.

The AI turns your chat commands into direct actions on Podbean.

  1. Fetch shows

    The AI scans your account to see every podcast you host.

    list_podcasts

  2. Find episodes

    The AI looks through a specific show to find the episodes you're looking for.

    list_episodes

  3. Target content

    The AI uses the episode data to pinpoint exactly which file matches your request.

    list_episodes

  4. Remove files

    The AI executes the removal of the specific episode you've selected.

    delete_episode

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin managing your content.

Starting points

Replace the show and episode names with your actual Podbean titles.

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"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • List all my podcasts in Podbean.

  • Show me all the episodes for my 'Tech Talk' show.

  • Find the episode titled 'Episode 5' in my 'Daily News' podcast.

  • Delete the episode 'Old Intro' from my 'Morning Show' podcast.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Podbean Podcast Hosting once, then ask.

Link your account through Vinkius. Your login stays encrypted, and you can start managing your shows immediately.

Connect Podbean Podcast Hosting to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI upload new episodes?

    No. This MCP only supports listing and deleting existing content.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete things without my permission?

    No. The AI identifies the episode, but you must confirm the deletion command.

  • 03

    Can I edit episode descriptions with the AI?

    No. The current tools are limited to listing and deleting.

  • 04

    Can the AI see my credit card or billing info?

    No. The AI only accesses the podcast and episode data through the provided tools.

  • 05

    Does this work with any AI client?

    Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

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