• DRAFTING
  • EDITING
  • LIVE
  • REVIEW

How to publish podcast episodes with your AI

Connect Transistor.fm to your AI client to manage your show. You can draft new episodes, edit existing details, and push content live through a single chat interface.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to publish my podcast episodes?

You can use your AI client to draft new episodes, update metadata, and push content live to Transistor.fm. This setup lets you manage your show's production without leaving your chat window. You'll see how the AI handles the technical steps below.

Podcast outcomes

Where your episodes land.

Your AI handles the technical heavy lifting for your show.

DRAFTING

New episode drafts

The AI uses create_episode to set up a new entry in your account. You get a placeholder ready for your audio and show notes.

EDITING

Updated episode details

Use update_episode to fix typos or change titles. Your changes sync directly to your podcast feed.

LIVE

Published episodes

The AI triggers publish_episode to make your content available to subscribers. Your listeners get the update immediately.

REVIEW

Human oversight

The AI prepares the data, but you decide when a draft is ready for the public. You keep final control over what goes live.

The workflow

What your AI does when an episode arrives.

The AI acts as your production assistant, turning your text instructions into Transistor.fm actions.

  1. Create the draft

    When you have a new idea, the AI sets up the episode container in your account with the details you provide.

    create_episode

  2. Refine the details

    If you need to change the title or the description after the draft is made, the AI updates the record for you.

    update_episode

  3. Go live

    Once you are happy with the draft, the AI pushes the episode to your live feed.

    publish_episode

  4. Verify status

    The AI can check the state of your episodes to ensure they are correctly drafted or published.

    update_episode

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger actions in Transistor.fm.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap the bracketed text with your actual episode titles or descriptions.

Transistor.fm Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q5zKvDyNF4K7gMA7faqN7Pvjv73gSVRfOFBc8QQ7/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 — Transistor.fm capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "transistorfm-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Q5zKvDyNF4K7gMA7faqN7Pvjv73gSVRfOFBc8QQ7/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Create a new episode titled [Episode Title] with the description [Description].

  • Update the description for my episode [Episode Title] to say [New Description].

  • Publish the episode [Episode Title] now.

  • Change the title of my latest draft to [New Title].

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Start here

Connect Transistor.fm once, then ask.

Click the link to connect your account. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start managing your podcast immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI upload my audio files?

    No. The AI can create the episode and set the metadata, but you must upload the audio files through your Transistor.fm dashboard.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete my old episodes?

    No. There is no tool provided to delete episodes, so your existing archive is safe from AI actions.

  • 03

    Can I use this to schedule episodes?

    No. The AI can publish episodes immediately, but it does not have a tool for setting future publication dates.

  • 04

    Does the AI see my billing information?

    No. The AI only has access to the specific tools for managing episodes.

  • 05

    Can the AI change my podcast name?

    No. The available tools are limited to creating and updating individual episodes.

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