Simplecast MCP by usefulapi

Simplecast MCP by usefulapi

Use your Simplecast account from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client. Read podcasts, episodes, seasons, distribution channels and download and listener analytics. Hosted, no local install: connect with your own credentials.

Live endpoint: https://simplecast.usefulapi.io/mcp · Homepage: https://usefulapi.io

Connect

• Claude (claude.ai, Desktop): open Customize → Connectors, click + Add → Add custom connector, and paste https://simplecast.usefulapi.io/mcp.
• Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http simplecast https://simplecast.usefulapi.io/mcp, then run /mcp to log in.
• VS Code: Add to VS Code.
• Cursor and other clients: add the URL as a remote MCP server:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simplecast": {
      "url": "https://simplecast.usefulapi.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Add only the URL. Do not add an Authorization header or an API key to the client config: the server signs you in with OAuth, and the login page asks for your Simplecast credentials.

Step-by-step setup, where to find your credentials, and FAQ: https://usefulapi.io/simplecast/

On first connect you provide a Simplecast API token (Simplecast → Private Apps page). The server validates it and stores it per user. No keys go in config files.

Tools

Tool	Type	What it does
simplecast_get_current_user	read	Get the current user
simplecast_list_podcasts	read	List podcasts
simplecast_get_podcast	read	Get a podcast
simplecast_list_episodes	read	List episodes of a podcast
simplecast_get_episode	read	Get an episode
simplecast_get_episode_markers	read	List ad markers of an episode
simplecast_list_seasons	read	List seasons of a podcast
simplecast_list_season_episodes	read	List episodes of a season
simplecast_list_distribution_channels	read	List distribution channels of a podcast
simplecast_get_downloads	read	Get download analytics
simplecast_get_listeners	read	Get unique listener analytics
simplecast_get_episode_analytics	read	Get analytics grouped by episode
simplecast_get_top_episodes	read	Get the top 10 episodes
simplecast_get_location_analytics	read	Get download analytics by location
simplecast_get_technology_analytics	read	Get download analytics by technology
simplecast_get_time_of_week	read	Get downloads by time of week
simplecast_usage_status	meta	Usage status (free-tier meter)
simplecast_request_feature	meta	Request a missing feature
simplecast_upgrade	meta	Upgrade to Pro (unlimited*)
simplecast_cancel_subscription	meta	Cancel the Pro subscription

read tools are read-only; write tools mutate data (clients should confirm them); meta tools report usage, manage your subscription or send a feature request.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Limit
Free	$0	50 tool calls / month
Pro (per user)	$9/mo or $90/yr (2 months free)	Unlimited*

*Pro has a fair use limit of 10,000 tool calls a month on this server. For more, write to [email protected].

Pro covers this server only. Subscribe with simplecast_upgrade (it returns a Stripe Checkout link). Cancel any time with simplecast_cancel_subscription: Pro continues to the end of the paid period, with no refund for the current period, and running simplecast_upgrade before then undoes the cancel. Or write to [email protected].

License

MIT — see LICENSE. Documentation only; the server is hosted.