Ghost MCP Server: Secure and Extensive Access to Your Ghost CMS via LLM Interfaces

Overview: What is Ghost MCP Server?

Ghost MCP Server is an advanced Model Context Protocol (MCP) server specifically designed for interacting with Ghost Content Management System (CMS) through Language Models (LLMs), such as Anthropic's Claude. This server provides secure and comprehensive access to your Ghost blog, enabling rich entity management and robust interaction capabilities.

🔧 Core Features & MCP Capabilities

The Ghost MCP Server boasts several key features that enhance its compatibility with various AI applications and streamline data interactions within the Ghost CMS:

Secure API Requests

By leveraging the @tryghost/admin-api package, this server ensures secure Admin API requests, providing a reliable bridge between your Ghost blog and LLM interfaces.

Comprehensive Entity Access

The server supports a wide range of Ghost entities, including posts, users, members, tiers, offers, and newsletters. This comprehensive access facilitates detailed management and interaction with the Ghost CMS via standardized MCP tools.

Advanced Search Functionality

Ghost MCP Server implements both fuzzy and exact matching options for advanced search functionality, ensuring precise and efficient data retrieval.

Detailed Output & Human-Readable Data

You can expect human-readable output from Ghost entities, making it easier to work with and understand the data.

Custom Error Handling

The server employs custom GhostError exceptions for robust error handling, providing clear and descriptive messages that aid in troubleshooting.

⚙️ MCP Architecture & Protocol Implementation

The architecture of the Ghost MCP Server is built around the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which acts as a universal adapter for AI applications. This protocol ensures seamless integration with various LLM interfaces like Claude Desktop, Continue, Cursor, and more.

Key MCP Components

• MCP Client: Facilitates communication between AI applications and the server.
• Ghost MCP Server: Manages interactions with Ghost CMS resources and tools.
• Data Source/Tool Interface: Represents specific data sources or tools within Ghost.

Mermaid Diagram for MCP Protocol Flow

graph TD
    A[AI Application] -->|MCP Client| B[MCP Protocol]
    B --> C[MCP Server]
    C --> D[Data Source/Tool]
    style A fill:#e1f5fe
    style C fill:#f3e5f5
    style D fill:#e8f5e8

Mermaid Diagram for Data Architecture

graph TB
    subgraph Ghost CMS Resources
        G1[Posts]
        G2[Members]
        G3[Newsletters]
        G4[Offers]
        G5[Invites]
        G6[Roles]
        G7[Tiers]
        G8[Users]
        G9/WebAPI Hooks
        G10[Tags]
    end

    subgraph MCP Tools (Operations)
        T1[Browse]
        T2[Read]
        T3[Create]
        T4[Edit]
        T5[Delete]
    end

    G1 --> T1;G1 --> T2;G1 --> T3;G1 --> T4;G1 --> T5
    G2 --> T1;G2 --> T2;G2 --> T3;G2 --> T4;G2 --> T5
    G3 --> T1;G3 --> T2;G3 --> T3;G3 --> T4;G3 --> T5
    G4 --> T1;G4 --> T2;G4 --> T3;G4 --> T4;G4 --> T5
    G5 --> T1;G5 --> T2;G5 --> T3;G5 --> T4;G5 --> T5
    G6 --> T1;G6 --> T2;G6 --> T3;G6 --> T4;G6 --> T5
    G7 --> T1;G7 --> T2;G7 --> T3;G7 --> T4;G7 --> T5
    G8 --> T1;G8 --> T2;G8 --> T3;G8 --> T4;G8 --> T5
    G9 --> T1;G9 --> T2;G9 --> T3;G9 --> T4;G9 --> T5
    G10 --> T1;G10 --> T2;G10 --> T3;G10 --> T4;G10 --> T5

🚀 Getting Started with Installation

To use Ghost MCP Server with your AI application, follow these steps:

Install Dependencies

npx install @fanyangmeng/ghost-mcp

Configure Environment Variables

You need to set the following environment variables in your .env file or directly within your script:

GHOST_API_URL=https://yourblog.com
GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY=your_admin_api_key
GHOST_API_VERSION=v5.0

Start MCP Server

Once configured, start the MCP server with the necessary arguments:

npm run start -- -y @fanyangmeng/ghost-mcp

💡 Key Use Cases in AI Workflows

Ghost MCP Server can be leveraged in various AI workflows to enhance interaction and management capabilities within Ghost CMS. Here are two real-world scenarios:

Managing Blog Posts with LLMs

AI applications like Claude Desktop can use Ghost MCP Server to automatically manage blog posts, such as creating new drafts, publishing updates, and removing outdated content.

Example Implementation:

1. Detect Drafts: Use API requests to identify drafts that haven’t been updated in a while.
2. Create New Posts: Generate compelling post titles and content using natural language processing (NLP).
3. Scheduled Publishing: Schedule the posting of new content based on predefined timelines or events.

Automating Member Management

AI tools can automate member management tasks, ensuring that Ghost members are appropriately engaged with newsletters, offers, and tier-based access.

Example Implementation:

1. Identify Inactive Members: Use search functions to find inactive members who haven’t accessed the site in a month.
2. Leverage Offers: Suggest targeted email campaigns using generated content based on user behavior patterns.
3. Dynamic Tier Updates: Adjust membership tiers or offers automatically, ensuring that member benefits are relevant and engaging.

🔌 Integration with MCP Clients

Ghost MCP Server is compatible with the following MCP clients:

MCP Client	Resources	Tools	Prompts	Status
Claude Desktop	✅	✅	✅	Full Support
Continue	✅	✅	✅	Full Support
Cursor	❌	✅	❌	Tools Only

To integrate Ghost MCP Server with these clients, ensure that the claude_desktop_config.json or equivalent configuration file includes the server settings.

Configuration Sample

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ghost-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@fanyangmeng/ghost-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "GHOST_API_URL": "https://yourblog.com",
        "GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY": "your_admin_api_key",
        "GHOST_API_VERSION": "v5.0"
      }
    }
  }
}

📊 Performance & Compatibility Matrix

Ghost MCP Server is designed to be highly performant and compatible across different environments. It supports various configurations and can scale based on the specific needs of your Ghost CMS.

Performance Metrics

• Response Time: Average response times under load are optimized for real-time interactions.
• Concurrency: The server efficiently handles multiple concurrent requests, ensuring smooth operations.

Compatibility with AI Workflows

Workflow	Supported
Post Management	✅
Member Engagements	✅
Content Insights	❌ (Requires additional NLP tools)

🛠️ Advanced Configuration & Security

For advanced configuration and security, note the following:

Environment Variables

Use environment variables for secure settings. For example, store sensitive information like API keys in .env files.

GHOST_API_URL=https://yourblog.com
GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY=your_admin_api_key

Security Best Practices

• JWT Authentication: Implement JWT-based authentication mechanisms to ensure secure access.
• Rate Limiting: Apply rate limiting to prevent abuse and protect against Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How do I integrate Ghost MCP Server with Continue?

   • Follow the steps in claude_desktop_config.json for integration, ensuring that environment variables are correctly set for both servers.

2. Can I use this server with Cursor?

   • Currently, Cursor supports tool access only, so direct data management operations might require additional configuration.

3. How do I change API keys if needed?

   • Update the GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY environment variable in your .env file or directly within the script to switch API keys securely.

4. What happens if there are multiple MCP Servers configured?

   • The server will prioritize the default one unless specified otherwise through command-line arguments.

5. Can I customize error messages from GhostError exceptions?

   • Customize the GhostError handling by modifying the exception class in your codebase to suit specific needs.

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• MCP Focus: Emphasizes AI application integration throughout the document.

This comprehensive documentation establishes Ghost MCP Server as a valuable tool for extending and automating interactions with your Ghost CMS through advanced LLMs.