Podcast API access
Podcast Search by Listen Notes connects an AI client to the Podcast API through the Listen Notes MCP server. The MCP service is free. API requests use the selected API app’s existing plan, permissions, quota, and billing, including any applicable overage charges.
Connecting an account
Sign in with a Listen Notes account that has Podcast API access, either through its own API account or membership in an API team. During authorization, select an existing API app. API account owners can also create a new API app; team members select an existing one.
Fields and permissions
Producer email, RSS feeds, Listen Score, and global rank require PRO or ENTERPRISE API access. Transcripts also require eligible API access and are available only for some episodes. An entitled field can still be absent when the source does not provide it.
A restricted Email or RSS button explains the access requirement. It does not reveal the restricted value or change your API account. If you believe access is incorrect, ask your API account administrator to check the selected app and team membership.
For details about available API plans, see API plans and pricing.
What this connection can do
The MCP tools search and read podcast metadata, available transcripts, accessible playlists, and published podcast industry statistics. They do not edit playlists, send emails, or transcribe uploaded audio. Episode cards link to Listen Notes and may provide an original audio URL for manual saving in your browser; they do not embed an audio player.
Managing a connection
Return to your AI client to connect or reconnect. You can revoke a connection from your Listen Notes MCP connections page. Revocation stops future authorized MCP requests; it does not remove results already saved by the AI client.
For access questions, contact hello@listennotes.com. Never put API keys, passwords, or access tokens in a chat.