How to Use the Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP in Claude

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

Ask your agent to set up the tracker. The agent calls getindexerschema to find the required configuration fields, then runs addindexer to save it.

Q: Can I check tracker health using Prowlarr (Indexers) on Claude Desktop?

Yes, your agent uses getindexerstatus to inspect tracker health. It can run testindexer to verify if a specific indexer is responding to API calls.

Q: How does the Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP Server handle failing connections in Claude Desktop?

Your agent runs getindexerstatus to detect errors. It can temporarily disable a failing tracker using updateindexer to prevent search timeouts in your download clients.

Q: What happens if I delete an indexer by mistake?

The deleteindexer tool removes the tracker configuration permanently. You will need to use addindexer to rebuild it from scratch if you delete it.

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This MCP Server exposes the `test_indexer` tool so your agent can verify tracker connectivity instantly. You don't have to manually click test in the Prowlarr dashboard when an indexer drops offline. The agent uses `get_indexer_status` to pull real-time health metrics. This lets you identify which trackers are rate-limiting your queries or failing TLS handshakes before they stall your download queue.

Modify tracker configurations on the fly

The `update_indexer` tool lets you tweak existing indexer settings through simple conversational commands. If a tracker changes its base URL, you tell your agent, and it executes the update. Your agent inspects the setup first using `get_indexer`. It checks the parameters, swaps the outdated URL, and keeps your downstream media grabbers synced without manual database editing.

Add new indexers without looking up API schemas

The `add_indexer` tool handles the entire setup process for new Usenet and Torrent indexers using our MCP framework. Your agent fetches the required parameters by calling `get_indexer_schema` first. This prevents configuration errors since the agent knows exactly which fields the tracker requires. It formats the payload and registers the indexer, making it immediately available for your media stack.

Setup guide

Set up Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under prowlarr-indexers-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about Prowlarr (Indexers) MCP in Claude Desktop

Ask your agent to set up the tracker. The agent calls `get_indexer_schema` to find the required configuration fields, then runs `add_indexer` to save it.

Yes, your agent uses `get_indexer_status` to inspect tracker health. It can run `test_indexer` to verify if a specific indexer is responding to API calls.

Your agent runs `get_indexer_status` to detect errors. It can temporarily disable a failing tracker using `update_indexer` to prevent search timeouts in your download clients.

The `delete_indexer` tool removes the tracker configuration permanently. You will need to use `add_indexer` to rebuild it from scratch if you delete it.

All indexer credentials and configuration profiles stay inside your local network. The server runs as a local subprocess on your machine, meaning your API keys are never sent to external servers or exposed to third parties.

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