Podbean Podcast Hosting Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Manage your podcast distribution and download analytics from a single chat.
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Why people use Podbean Podcast Hosting
Podbean Podcast Hosting for Easier Podcast Metadata Management
This Connector puts that entire backend into one conversation. You can ask your agent to pull the latest stats, publish a draft, or fix a description without ever touching a browser. You get a unified way to handle the work of podcasting so you can get back to the art of it.
What Vinkius changes
You get a voice-controlled dashboard for your entire podcasting backend.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Checking last week's performance
A podcaster needs to know if their last show hit 1,000 downloads.
- Real-world use case 02
Bulk updating show notes
A content manager needs to update links in 20 different episodes.
- Real-world use case 03
Network-wide audit
A marketing lead wants to see which show in a 5-show network is performing best.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Podbean Podcast Hosting capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Podbean Podcast Hosting.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Podbean Podcast Hosting.
- 01 Capability
Get episode details
Get the full metadata for a specific episode. This helps you quickly verify show notes or descriptions.
- 02 Capability
Get episode analytics
Pull the download counts for a single episode. Use this to see how a specific release is performing.
- 03 Capability
Get podcast analytics
View the download trends for an entire podcast. It's the fastest way to see the big picture of your show's reach.
- 04 Capability
List episodes
Get a complete list of all episodes in your account. This lets you browse your content history in seconds.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Podbean Podcast Hosting.
- 05 Capability
List podcasts
See every podcast linked to your account. This is the first step to managing a large multi-show portfolio.
- 06 Capability
Delete episode
Permanently remove an episode from your feed. Use this to clean up mistakes or outdated content quickly.
- 07 Capability
Publish episode
Make a new episode live to your listeners. This lets you go from draft to live without clicking through menus.
- 08 Capability
Update episode
Modify the details of an existing episode. Use this to fix typos or update links in your show notes.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Podbean Podcast Hosting to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Podbean Podcast Hosting from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vDWRgTUrR969Q7XBwJbKVJorTWX8pLAxJvAFeUo8/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Podbean Podcast Hosting, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Podbean Podcast Hosting for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vDWRgTUrR969Q7XBwJbKVJorTWX8pLAxJvAFeUo8/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Podbean Podcast Hosting URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Podbean Podcast Hosting in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"podbean-podcast-hosting": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vDWRgTUrR969Q7XBwJbKVJorTWX8pLAxJvAFeUo8/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Podbean Podcast Hosting
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Podbean Podcast Hosting, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"podbean-podcast-hosting": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vDWRgTUrR969Q7XBwJbKVJorTWX8pLAxJvAFeUo8/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Podbean Podcast Hosting
Ask Copilot: "Using Podbean Podcast Hosting, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"podbean-podcast-hosting": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vDWRgTUrR969Q7XBwJbKVJorTWX8pLAxJvAFeUo8/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Podbean Podcast Hosting
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Podbean Podcast Hosting, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"podbean-podcast-hosting": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vDWRgTUrR969Q7XBwJbKVJorTWX8pLAxJvAFeUo8/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Podbean Podcast Hosting
Ask Cline: "Using Podbean Podcast Hosting, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add podbean-podcast-hosting --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vDWRgTUrR969Q7XBwJbKVJorTWX8pLAxJvAFeUo8/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Podbean Podcast Hosting
Ask Claude: "Using Podbean Podcast Hosting, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Podbean can move forward.
This is for the creator who is drowning in administrative tasks and the marketing lead who needs to turn data into reports without manual entry.
Independent Podcaster
Quickly checks download stats and publishes drafts without opening the web dashboard.
Content Manager
Oversees multiple shows and updates metadata across a large catalog of episodes.
Marketing Analyst
Tracks performance trends to identify high-engagement content for the team.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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Podcast Index
Access the open podcast ecosystem. search for shows, retrieve episode metadata, and discover trending content directly from your AI agent.
Podchaser Podcast API
Search global podcasts. audit episodes, hosts, and ratings via AI.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Podbean connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Podbean.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Podbean Podcast Hosting MCP to see my download numbers?
Yes, you can get real-time download counts for specific episodes or entire podcasts. This lets you track your growth without logging into the Podbean dashboard.
How do I publish a new podcast episode using this Connector?
Just tell your agent to publish a specific draft or new episode. It will handle the transition from draft to live for you automatically.
Can I manage multiple shows with the Podbean Podcast Hosting MCP?
Yes, it lets you list all podcasts associated with your account. You can audit and manage metadata for your entire network in one place.
Is it possible to fix typos in my show notes with this Connector?
You can use the capability to update existing episode details. Just tell your agent which episode needs a change and what the new text should be.
Can I delete old episodes from Podbean?
Yes, the Connector allows you to permanently delete episodes. This is helpful for cleaning up your feed or removing content that is no longer relevant.
What do I need to get started with Podbean Podcast Hosting?
You just need a Podbean Access Token from their developer portal. Once you add that to your client, you can start managing your content.
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.
Can I upload audio files through this agent?
The current version of this Connector 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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