# MCP Substack Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for downloading and parsing Substack posts. Works with Claude.ai desktop app.
## Installation
1. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install
```
2. Configure Claude desktop app:
Add to `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`:
```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"
}
}
}
}
}
```
3. Start the server:
```bash
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