Medium
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Medium API integration
What is Medium?
Medium is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to model context protocol (mcp) server for medium api integration
Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Medium API integration
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Features
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Medium API integrati
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx mediumConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Medium
Medium MCP Server is a TypeScript-based MCP server that integrates with the Medium platform API, allowing AI assistants to interact with Medium content programmatically. It enables intelligent content querying, AI-powered article extraction, and context-aware analysis of Medium publications directly from your AI coding or writing environment. Writers and developers building content pipelines use it to fetch articles, analyze writing style, and streamline the workflow from AI-generated drafts to published Medium posts.
Prerequisites
- Node.js v16 or later installed
- npm or yarn package manager
- A Medium account with API credentials
- Git installed for cloning the repository
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop
Clone the repository
Clone the medium-mcp-server repository from GitHub to your local machine.
git clone https://github.com/Dishant27/medium-mcp-server.git
cd medium-mcp-serverInstall dependencies
Install the required Node.js packages using npm.
npm installConfigure Medium API credentials
Copy the example environment file and add your Medium API credentials. You can obtain a Medium integration token from your Medium account settings under Security and Apps.
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env and add your Medium API tokenBuild the server
Compile the TypeScript source files to JavaScript.
npm run buildAdd to your MCP client configuration
Add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json, pointing to the built index file and providing your Medium credentials.
{
"mcpServers": {
"medium": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/medium-mcp-server/build/index.js"]
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Restart Claude Desktop or your MCP client to load the Medium server.
Medium Examples
Client configuration
Configuration block for claude_desktop_config.json using a locally built Medium MCP server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"medium": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/Users/yourname/medium-mcp-server/build/index.js"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Sample prompts for querying Medium content and managing articles through the MCP server.
- "Fetch the latest articles from the Medium publication 'Towards Data Science'"
- "Query Medium for articles about AI agents published this month"
- "Extract the full text and metadata from this Medium article URL"
- "Analyze the writing style of the top 5 articles on a given Medium topic"
- "Publish this draft content to my Medium account"Troubleshooting Medium
Authentication error when connecting to Medium API
Ensure your Medium integration token is correctly set in the .env file. Tokens can be generated at medium.com/me/settings under the Security and Apps section. Verify the token has not expired.
Build fails with TypeScript compilation errors
Make sure you are using Node.js v16 or later. Run 'npm install' again to ensure all devDependencies including TypeScript are installed, then retry 'npm run build'.
Server starts but no tools appear in the MCP client
Check that the path in your MCP config args points to the compiled build/index.js file, not the TypeScript source. Rebuild with 'npm run build' if the build directory is missing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Medium
What is Medium?
Medium is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that model context protocol (mcp) server for medium api integration It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Medium?
Follow the installation instructions on the Medium GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Medium?
Medium works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Medium free to use?
Yes, Medium is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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