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Simplecast MCP Server

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Simplecast is a podcast hosting and analytics platform that enables users to publish podcasts, access detailed listener analytics, and distribute them across major platforms. Use it to efficiently manage and grow your podcast audience with robust data insights and distribution tools.

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9 tools
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AI Skill
SKILL.md

Domain knowledge for Simplecast — workflow patterns, data models, and gotchas for your AI agent.

Simplecast

Simplecast is a podcast hosting and analytics platform that enables users to publish podcasts, access detailed listener analytics, and distribute them across major platforms. Use it to efficiently manage and grow your podcast audience with robust data insights and distribution tools.

Data Model

  • Podcasts — publishing anchors; analytics and episode feeds always reference a podcast id.
  • Analytics — aggregate listens, downloads, episode-level stats, and audience reach keyed by podcast.
  • Episodes — per-show audio metadata and publishing state.
  • Reference tables — categories, distribution channels, and timezone enums for scheduling.

Gotchas

  • podcast_id required: Pick the podcast from your hosting catalog before requesting analytics or episode lists.

Tools in this Server (9)

Simplecast List Analytics

Retrieve detailed analytics data for your podcast. Use this tool to analyze overall performance metrics and listener trends. Returns summarized statis...

Simplecast List Analytics Downloads

Get detailed download analytics for a specific podcast using its podcast_id. Ideal for tracking the download performance and identifying peak engageme...

Simplecast List Analytics Episodes

Access episode-specific analytics within a podcast by using the podcast_id. Use this tool to measure the success of individual episodes based on liste...

Simplecast List Analytics Podcasts Listeners

Retrieve listener analytics for a specified podcast via its podcast_id. Utilize this to understand audience demographics and listening habits. Returns...

Simplecast List Categories

List available podcast categories to classify your content efficiently. This is helpful when categorizing or brainstorming content ideas. Returns a co...

Simplecast List Distribution Channels

Identify distribution channels available for your podcasts. Use this to optimize where your podcast is distributed and accessed by listeners. The tool...

Simplecast List Episodes

Fetch a list of episodes for a particular podcast using the podcast_id. Ideal for content management and evaluating episode libraries. The tool return...

Simplecast List Podcasts

Obtain a catalog of podcasts under your Simplecast account. Perfect for managing multiple podcasts or conducting administrative oversight of your podc...

Simplecast List Timezones

Retrieve a list of supported time zones for scheduling and reporting. Use this to ensure synchronization of data and scheduling processes across diffe...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Simplecast MCP server?

Simplecast is a podcast hosting and analytics platform that enables users to publish podcasts, access detailed listener analytics, and distribute them across major platforms. Use it to efficiently manage and grow your podcast audience with robust data insights and distribution tools. It provides 9 tools that AI agents can use through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

How do I connect Simplecast to my AI agent?

Add the MCPBundles server URL to your MCP client configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, etc.). The URL format is: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/simplecast. Authentication is handled automatically.

How many tools does Simplecast provide?

Simplecast provides 9 tools that can be called by AI agents, along with a SKILL.md that gives your AI agent domain knowledge about when and how to use them.

What authentication does Simplecast require?

Simplecast uses API Key. Simplecast requires credentials. Connect via MCPBundles and authentication is handled automatically.

Setup Instructions

Connect Simplecast to any MCP client in minutes

MCP URL
https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/simplecast

One-click install:

The link prefills the Add custom connector dialog — you still review the values and click Add, then Connect to complete OAuth.

Or add manually

  1. Open claude.ai → Settings → Connectors.
  2. Click the + button and choose Add custom connector.
  3. Set Name to Simplecast and paste the MCP URL into Remote MCP server URL.
  4. Click Add. Simplecast will appear under Not connected — select it and click Connect to complete OAuth.
Name: Simplecast
Remote MCP server URL: https://mcp.mcpbundles.com/bundle/simplecast
Authentication: OAuth

Custom connectors at claude.ai require a paid Claude plan (Pro, Max, Team, or Enterprise).

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