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MCP Substack MCP Server

MCP Server for downloading and parsing Substack posts

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What is the MCP Substack MCP Server?

MCP Server for downloading and parsing Substack posts

What the server does

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

Downloads and parses Substack posts
Extracts title, author, subtitle, and content
Works with public Substack posts
Integrates with Claude.ai desktop app

Credentials and setup notes

Node.js v18+ - Claude desktop app

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Substack MCP Server

{
  "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"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js v18+ - Claude desktop app

Frequently asked questions

MCP Server for downloading and parsing Substack posts Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.