Podcast transcripts in ChatGPT and Claude
Connect Podskrift to ChatGPT or Claude and you can ask for any podcast episode by name: “Summarise the latest episode of Lenny's Podcast.” Your AI finds the show and the episode through Podskrift, Podskrift transcribes the audio, and the chat writes the summary. It also works in Cursor, VS Code and Claude Code.
Transcription uses your Podskrift minutes. New accounts can start free, and episodes you've already transcribed cost nothing to fetch again.
How it works
Podskrift adds tools to your AI. You don't need to name them. Just ask in plain language.
| Tool | What it does |
|---|---|
search_podcasts | Finds a show by name |
list_episodes | Lists a show's recent episodes |
list_my_transcripts | Lists your past transcripts (History) — filter, search, paginate |
get_my_transcript | Fetches one past transcript by id — never charges |
get_transcript | Returns the transcript, or starts transcription and shows the cost in minutes |
get_transcript_status | Checks a running job until the text is ready |
Before a new transcription starts, your AI sees what it costs and how many minutes you'll have left. A one-hour episode takes a few minutes. If you don't have enough minutes, nothing starts, and you get a link to buy more. Fetching something you've already transcribed costs 0 minutes.
Podskrift only returns the transcript (or your library list). The summary, blog post, translation or Q&A comes from your chat app, in whatever style you ask for.
Connect Podskrift to ChatGPT
- Go to chatgpt.com/plugins, select +, then Add custom MCP server.
- Name it Podskrift and enter
https://podskrift.com/mcp. - Choose OAuth, accept the risk warning, and select Create as a plugin.
- Log in to Podskrift and click Allow.
- In a new chat, type
@Podskriftor just ask for an episode.
Screenshots and a tighter walkthrough: Connect Podskrift to ChatGPT. Availability: custom MCP servers depend on your ChatGPT plan and workspace. OpenAI currently lists full MCP support as a beta for Business, Enterprise and Edu. Pro can connect MCP servers with read/fetch permissions, and Free and Go don't have plugin extensions. MCP apps work on the web, not in the mobile app. In a Business or Enterprise workspace, an admin has to allow custom MCP servers. On some personal accounts, the option only appears after you turn on Developer mode under Settings → Security and login. Sources: OpenAI: connect an MCP server · OpenAI Help: developer mode and MCP apps.
Connect Podskrift to Claude (claude.ai and Desktop)
- Go to Customize → Connectors.
- Click + Add, then Add custom connector.
- Name it Podskrift, paste
https://podskrift.com/mcp, and click Continue. - Review the detected OAuth settings and keep sign-in enabled. Finish adding it, then click Connect. Log in to Podskrift and click Allow.
Fuller walkthrough: Connect Podskrift to Claude. Custom connectors work on Claude Free (one connector), Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise, and in Claude Desktop on the same account. On Team and Enterprise, an Owner adds the connector under Organization settings → Connectors first. Source: Anthropic: custom connectors using remote MCP.
Connect Cursor, VS Code or Claude Code
Use the URL and sign in, or create an API key under Settings and send it as a header.
- Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http podskrift https://podskrift.com/mcp, then run/mcpto sign in. - Cursor: add
https://podskrift.com/mcpto~/.cursor/mcp.json, optionally with"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer psk_…" }. - VS Code: run MCP: Add Server, choose HTTP and enter
https://podskrift.com/mcp.
Full configuration examples are in the API docs.
What it costs
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Free trial | Start free, no card needed |
| Minute pack | $5 for 300 minutes, one-time |
| Your own OpenAI key | Pay OpenAI directly, about $0.36 per hour of audio |
Fetching an episode you've already transcribed costs 0 minutes, in any connected app. The chat app's summary is part of your ChatGPT or Claude plan. See pricing.
What you can ask
Copy a prompt into ChatGPT or Claude after you connect Podskrift. Podskrift returns the transcript (or lists your library); your AI writes the summary, post, or document.
Your library
Browse what you’ve already transcribed — free to fetch again.
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Find my latest transcript of Hard Fork and turn it into a polished document with key points and quotes
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List everything I transcribed this week
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Search my transcripts for what was said about pricing
Content & marketing
Podskrift supplies the transcript; your AI writes the piece.
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Turn this episode into a blog post
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5 LinkedIn posts from my latest Lex Fridman transcript
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Pull the 10 best quotes with timestamps
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Extract the sales arguments and objections for our product from this sales podcast
Research & learning
Compare episodes or build notes from the transcript text.
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Compare what three episodes said about AI regulation
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Make study notes and flashcards from this episode
Routines
Use ChatGPT scheduled tasks or Claude schedules. New episodes use your Podskrift minutes; repeats of the same episode do not.
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Every Monday, get the newest episode of [show] and email me a summary
FAQ
Can ChatGPT or Claude summarise a podcast episode?
Not from the audio alone. They need a transcript. With Podskrift connected, they can find the episode, get the transcript and summarise it in the same chat.
Do I need an API key?
Not for ChatGPT or Claude. You log in to Podskrift when you connect. Cursor, VS Code and Claude Code can use either a login or an API key from Settings.
Which ChatGPT plans can add the connector?
It depends on your plan and workspace. OpenAI lists full MCP support as a beta for Business, Enterprise and Edu, and read/fetch access for Pro. Free and Go don't have plugin extensions. If Add custom MCP server doesn't appear under Plugins, your account can't add one yet.
What happens when my minutes run out?
Podskrift won't start the job. Your AI gets the cost and a link to buy a $5 pack of 300 minutes, or you can add your own OpenAI key in Settings.
Can it transcribe Spotify-exclusive podcasts?
No. Podskrift needs a public RSS feed, and Spotify exclusives don't have one. Most shows on Spotify are also published publicly, and those work.