mcp substack

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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.

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for downloading and parsing Substack posts. Works with Claude.ai desktop app.

Installation

  1. Install dependencies: 

    npm install

  2. 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"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

  1. 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

[
  {
    "description": "Download and parse content from a Substack post",
    "inputSchema": {
      "properties": {
        "url": {
          "description": "URL of the Substack post",
          "type": "string"
        }
      },
      "required": [
        "url"
      ],
      "type": "object"
    },
    "name": "download_substack"
  }
]