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Podcast Index

Podcast Index MCP Connector for Claude

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Access the open podcast ecosystem — search for shows, retrieve episode metadata, and discover trending content directly from your AI agent.

16 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner
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Connect to the Podcast Index to tap into a massive, independent database of podcasts and episodes. This MCP server allows your AI agent to browse the open podcasting directory without the restrictions of proprietary platforms.

What you can do

  • Deep Search — Find podcasts by general terms, specific titles, or even by the people (hosts/guests) featured in them.
  • Metadata Retrieval — Fetch comprehensive details using RSS feed URLs, Index IDs, Podcast GUIDs, or iTunes IDs.
  • Episode Discovery — List all episodes for a specific feed or find individual episodes by their unique GUID.
  • Trending & Recent — Stay updated with recent feeds and episodes, or discover something new with random episode selection.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your Podcast Index API Key and Secret
  3. Start exploring the world of podcasts from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

Who is this for?

  • Content Researchers — quickly find episodes on specific topics or featuring certain guests.
  • Developers — integrate podcast data into applications without building complex scrapers.
  • Podcast Enthusiasts — discover new shows and stay updated on the latest releases through natural conversation.
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16 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

get_podcast_by_feed_id

Get podcast details using its internal Index ID

get_podcast_by_feed_url

Get podcast details using its RSS feed URL

get_value_by_feed_id

Get the value block by feed ID

get_value_by_feed_url

Get the value block (e.g., Lightning Network details) for a feed URL

search_by_person

Search for podcasts featuring a specific person

search_by_term

Search for podcasts by a general search term

get_random_episodes

Get a selection of random episodes

get_recent_feeds

Get the most recently added or updated feeds

get_recent_new_feeds

Get feeds newly added to the index

get_episodes_by_feed_id

List episodes for a specific feed ID

get_episodes_by_feed_url

List episodes for a specific feed URL

get_episode_by_guid

Get a specific episode by its GUID

get_podcast_by_guid

Get podcast details using its Podcast GUID

get_podcast_by_itunes_id

Get podcast details using its iTunes ID

get_recent_episodes

Get the most recently published episodes

search_by_title

Search for podcasts by title

See how to talk to your AI agent using Podcast Index.

Search for podcasts about artificial intelligence using a general term.

I've searched the index for 'artificial intelligence'. I found several popular shows including 'The AI Podcast', 'Practical AI', and 'AI in Business'. Would you like the episode list for any of these?

Find all podcasts featuring Lex Fridman.

Searching for podcasts associated with Lex Fridman... I found his primary show 'Lex Fridman Podcast' (Feed ID: 750746) and several others where he has appeared as a guest. Should I list the most recent episodes from his main show?

Get the latest episodes for the podcast with feed ID 750746.

Fetching episodes for Feed ID 750746... The latest episodes include '#450 – Kevin Hart', '#449 – Donald Trump', and '#448 – Mark Zuckerberg'. Would you like the specific details or GUID for any of these episodes?

Yes! Use the `search_by_person` tool with the person's name. The agent will return a list of podcasts associated with that individual.

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