How to Use the Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can I use Claude Code to monitor Prowlarr (Indexers) health via cron jobs?

Yes. You can pipe the output of getindexerstatus into your logging scripts to track uptime for your Prowlarr (Indexers) sources.

Q: How do I add a new tracker to Prowlarr (Indexers) using Claude Code?

Run getindexerschema to see the fields, then use addindexer with your configuration. It is a direct, command-line process.

Claude Code manages your Prowlarr indexers from the terminal. Automate your media stack with this MCP Server.

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Terminal-based indexer control

Manage your trackers without leaving your shell. Use `list_indexers` to get a quick overview of your current active sources and their status. If you need to change a setting, `update_indexer` lets you modify parameters on the fly. It is built for scripts that need to adjust tracker behavior based on network conditions.

Automated testing for Prowlarr (Indexers)

Integrate health checks into your CI/CD pipelines. Claude Code runs `test_indexer` to verify connectivity before your daily tasks trigger. This catches configuration drift early. If a test fails, you get the error output immediately in your terminal, allowing for quick resolution.

Schema-driven indexer creation

Never guess the required fields for a new tracker. Claude Code fetches the exact requirements with `get_indexer_schema` and displays them as a clean JSON object. You then use `add_indexer` to register the source. It ensures you have all necessary credentials before you make the request to your instance.

Setup guide

Set up Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see prowlarr-indexers-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Prowlarr (Indexers) transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Prowlarr (Indexers) tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http prowlarr-indexers-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "prowlarr-indexers-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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