Podcast Index Connector for AI agents.
16 live capabilities
Search and retrieve metadata from the open podcast ecosystem.
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Why people use Podcast Index
Podcast Index for Podcast Metadata Research
This Connector lets your AI agent do that heavy lifting for you. You just ask for a show or a person, and it pulls the metadata, episode lists, and recent updates in one go. You get a clean list of data instead of a dozen open browser tabs.
What Vinkius changes
You get direct access to a massive, independent podcast database without the manual search work.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Researching a guest appearance
A researcher asks for every podcast featuring Lex Fridman to find specific interview clips and guest history.
- Real-world use case 02
Auditing a podcast feed
A developer wants to see all episodes from a specific URL to check for missing data or inconsistent titles.
- Real-world use case 03
Finding new content ideas
A creator asks for recent episodes about AI to see how other shows are covering the topic this week.
Complete set · 16capabilities
The complete Podcast Index capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Podcast Index.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 16 available through Podcast Index.
- 01 Capability
Get podcast by feed id
Get podcast details using its internal Index ID. This is the fastest way to pull data for a known show.
- 02 Capability
Get podcast by feed url
Get podcast details using its RSS feed URL. This allows you to fetch data from any feed you find online.
- 03 Capability
Get podcast by guid
Get podcast details using its Podcast GUID. This lets you pull information for a specific show instance.
- 04 Capability
Get podcast by itunes id
Get podcast details using its iTunes ID. This is helpful for finding shows using common platform IDs.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 16 available through Podcast Index.
- 05 Capability
Get value by feed id
Get the value block by feed ID. This pulls specific data blocks for a known feed.
- 06 Capability
Get value by feed url
Get the value block for a feed URL. This pulls specific data blocks from a provided URL.
- 07 Capability
Search by person
Search for podcasts featuring a specific person. This is perfect for finding guest appearances.
- 08 Capability
Search by term
Search for podcasts by a general search term. Use this for broad discovery of new topics.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 16 available through Podcast Index.
- 09 Capability
Search by title
Search for podcasts by title. This helps you find a specific show when you only know its name.
- 10 Capability
Get random episodes
Get a selection of random episodes. This is great for finding new content ideas or inspiration.
- 11 Capability
Get recent episodes
Get the most recently published episodes. Use this to see what's new in the podcast world right now.
- 12 Capability
Get recent feeds
Get the most recently added or updated feeds. This helps you stay on top of new show releases.
13—16
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 16 available through Podcast Index.
- 13 Capability
Get recent new feeds
Get feeds newly added to the index. This is the best way to find brand new podcast shows.
- 14 Capability
Get episode by guid
Pulls all details for a specific episode using its unique GUID. This helps you get exact data for a single show segment.
- 15 Capability
Get episodes by feed id
List every episode for a specific feed ID. This is useful for checking an entire show's history.
- 16 Capability
Get episodes by feed url
Get a list of episodes from a provided RSS feed URL. Use this to pull data from any public podcast feed.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Podcast Index to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Podcast Index 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_7OWt4BdoKhdknHYUqZnK8QkHNTcwcQe0vPQ8gNxN/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 Podcast Index, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Podcast Index for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7OWt4BdoKhdknHYUqZnK8QkHNTcwcQe0vPQ8gNxN/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 Podcast Index URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Podcast Index in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"podcast-index": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7OWt4BdoKhdknHYUqZnK8QkHNTcwcQe0vPQ8gNxN/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 Podcast Index
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Podcast Index, help me...". 16 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"podcast-index": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7OWt4BdoKhdknHYUqZnK8QkHNTcwcQe0vPQ8gNxN/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 Podcast Index
Ask Copilot: "Using Podcast Index, help me...". 16 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"podcast-index": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7OWt4BdoKhdknHYUqZnK8QkHNTcwcQe0vPQ8gNxN/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 Podcast Index
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Podcast Index, help me...". 16 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"podcast-index": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7OWt4BdoKhdknHYUqZnK8QkHNTcwcQe0vPQ8gNxN/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 Podcast Index
Ask Cline: "Using Podcast Index, help me...". 16 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add podcast-index --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7OWt4BdoKhdknHYUqZnK8QkHNTcwcQe0vPQ8gNxN/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 Podcast Index
Ask Claude: "Using Podcast Index, show me...". 16 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Podcast Index can move forward.
Content researchers who need to find specific guests, developers building media capabilities, and podcast enthusiasts who want to discover new shows without the noise.
Content Researcher
Finds episodes featuring specific guests to build research briefs and content maps.
Media Developer
Pulls podcast metadata into applications without building custom scrapers or handling RSS feeds manually.
Podcast Marketer
Monitors trending feeds to see what is currently popular in the audio space to inform strategy.
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Change the model, client or framework. Keep Podcast Index connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Podcast Index.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Podcast Index MCP to find specific guests?
Yes, you can search for podcasts featuring specific people. This allows your AI agent to find guest appearances and host-specific content across the entire index.
Does this Connector work for any podcast?
It works for any podcast included in the open podcasting directory. This gives you access to a massive, independent database rather than just one platform.
Can I get a list of all episodes for a show?
Yes, you can pull a full list of episodes for any show using its feed ID or RSS URL. This is perfect for auditing content or building show histories.
Is this different from searching on Spotify?
Yes, this is an independent, open-source index. It provides a different set of data and discovery options that are not tied to a single proprietary service.
How do I find the latest trending podcasts?
You can ask your agent to pull the most recently added or updated feeds. This helps you stay on top of new show releases and trending content in the audio space.
Can I get metadata using an iTunes ID?
Yes, the Connector supports fetching podcast details using iTunes IDs, which is very helpful if you have IDs from other common platforms.
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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