MCP Server
MCP Substack Server
A Model Context Protocol server that enables downloading and parsing Substack posts directly through the Claude desktop app, allowing users to access and summarize Substack content.
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MCP Server Configuration
1{
2 "name": "mcp-substack",
3 "command": "/opt/homebrew/bin/node",
4 "args": [
5 "/path/to/mcp-substack/lib/index.mjs"
6 ],
7 "methods": {
8 "download_substack": {
9 "description": "Download and parse content from a Substack post"
10 }
11 }
12}
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README Documentation
MCP Substack Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for downloading and parsing Substack posts. Works with Claude.ai desktop app.
Installation
- Install dependencies:
npm install
- Configure Claude desktop app:
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-substack": {
"command": "/opt/homebrew/bin/node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-substack/lib/index.mjs"],
"methods": {
"download_substack": {
"description": "Download and parse content from a Substack post"
}
}
}
}
}
- Start the server:
npm start
Usage
In Claude desktop app, use:
Could you download and summarize this Substack post: [URL]
Features
- Downloads and parses Substack posts
- Extracts title, author, subtitle, and content
- Works with public Substack posts
- Integrates with Claude.ai desktop app
Requirements
- Node.js v18+
- Claude desktop app
License
MIT
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Key Features
Model Context Protocol
Secure Communication
Real-time Updates
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