Ghost MCP Server

What is Ghost MCP Server?

Ghost MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that integrates with the Ghost Admin API, enabling programmatic access to Ghost CMS features such as post, page, tag, author, and member management, as well as image uploads.

How to use Ghost MCP Server?

Install the package via npm, set the GHOST_URL and GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY environment variables, then start the server with npx @mtane0412/ghost-mcp-server. Available tools include post, page, and member CRUD operations, plus image upload.

Key features of Ghost MCP Server

• Post management (create, read, update, delete, search)
• Page management (create, read, update, delete)
• Tag and author management
• Member management (create, read, update, delete, search)
• Image upload support (base64, with purpose selection)

Use cases of Ghost MCP Server

• Automating blog post publishing from external editors or scripts
• Bulk management of Ghost members and their subscriptions
• Programmatically managing pages and tags for site maintenance
• Integrating Ghost CMS with AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol

FAQ from Ghost MCP Server

What are the prerequisites for Ghost MCP Server?

You need Node.js v18 or higher, a Ghost CMS instance, and a Ghost Admin API key obtained from Settings > Integrations in the Ghost Admin dashboard.

How do I configure the server?

Set the environment variables GHOST_URL and GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY, or create a .env file with those values before starting the server.

What post content formats are supported?

Posts accept HTML and Lexical content as input.

How can I debug the Ghost MCP Server?

Use the MCP Inspector by running npm run inspect; it provides a browser URL for debugging tools.

Is authentication required?

Yes, the server requires a Ghost Admin API key – no other authentication method is documented.