Model Context Protocol

beehiiv MCP Server

Newsletter Operations & Audience Growth Protocol

Connect your AI agents directly to beehiiv. This managed MCP server allows LLMs to manage subscribers, analyze post performance, and automate newsletter workflows using standardized tools.

Newsletter creators use beehiiv MCP to turn their publications into active growth engines. Instead of manual data entry, you can tell your AI: 'Extract the highlights from our latest blog post and draft a 500-word beehiiv newsletter, then schedule it for Friday morning.' The AI handles the content generation, formatting, and scheduling directly through the protocol.

  • ✓Automate subscriber growth across different channels
  • ✓AI-driven analysis of newsletter performance and subject lines
  • ✓Sync beehiiv audience data with CRM and social platforms
  • ✓Managed setup for official beehiiv API integration
Deploy Managed ServerExplore Integrations
mcp-config.json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "beehiiv": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
  "-y",
  "beehiiv-mcp-server"
],
      "env": {
        "BEEHIIV_API_KEY": "your_beehiiv_api_key",
        "BEEHIIV_PUBLICATION_ID": "your_beehiiv_publication_id"
      }
    }
  }
}
Real-World Automation

Common Workflows

See how teams combine this MCP with other tools to automate real business processes.

Omnichannel Subscriber Sync

Scenario: A lead is qualified in HubSpot. AI automatically adds them to the beehiiv newsletter with targeted segments.
Steps:
  1. HubSpot MCP detects a new 'High Intent' lead
  2. AI extracts user interests and email
  3. beehiiv MCP executes beehiiv_create_subscription with custom tags
  4. AI confirms the subscription and sends a welcome DM via Slack
Outcome: Seamless audience growth without manual export/import. 100% data consistency.
Protocol Definition

Available Tools — In Depth

Detailed reference for each tool exposed by this MCP server, with examples and related use cases.

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beehiiv_create_subscription

Add a new subscriber to your newsletter with custom fields

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beehiiv_get_posts

Retrieve a list of posts with status and platform filters

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beehiiv_get_post

Get detailed content and metadata for a specific post

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beehiiv_list_publications

List all publications associated with your account

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beehiiv_list_segments

Retrieve audience segments for targeted analysis

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beehiiv_find_subscriber

Look up a subscriber by email address or ID

Setup Guide

Configuration & Best Practices

Setup Checklist

  • ✓
    BEEHIIV_API_KEY (required)
    Generate in beehiiv Settings → API.
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    BEEHIIV_PUBLICATION_ID (required)
    Found in your beehiiv Publication settings.

When to Use beehiiv MCP Server vs. Alternatives

Use This MCP When:

  • You need AI-native access via natural language
  • Your workflows span multiple tools (MCP composability)
  • You prefer cloud hosting over local Docker
  • You want zero-config deployment with ClawFast
  • Your use case requires LLMs to reason and act autonomously

Consider Alternatives When:

  • You need bulk data sync (use native export/import)
  • Real-time streaming is critical (use native webhooks)
  • You have strict compliance requiring direct API audit logs
  • Your integration is a one-off script (direct SDK may be simpler)
  • You need features not yet exposed by this MCP server
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Technical Specifications

Protocol
SSE (Server-Sent Events)
Transport
HTTPS (TLS 1.3)
Authentication
Bearer token (beehiiv API Key)
Hosting
ClawFast managed cloud

Why Managed MCP?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the new standard for AI connectivity. While you can host servers locally, ClawFast provides a production-grade managed environment.

  • 24/7 Availability: No need to keep your local machine running.
  • Secure Secrets: API keys are encrypted at rest and never exposed to logs.
  • SSE Protocol: Native Server-Sent Events (SSE) support for cloud-to-cloud connectivity.
  • Zero Config: One-click deployment with pre-configured templates.

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