Overview

The beehiiv-intelligence MCP server maps Beehiiv's API to Claude, enabling natural language access to newsletter data and management functions. Free tools cover core analytics like subscriber counts and post performance; paid tools ($19/mo) extend to subscriber operations and content workflows. Built by a newsletter operator for practical use in analyzing growth without tab-switching between Beehiiv, spreadsheets, and AI.

Key Capabilities

Free (6 tools):

publications: Retrieves list of publications.
subscriber count: Fetches total subscribers per publication.
post stats: Provides detailed statistics for individual posts.
growth rate: Calculates subscriber growth over time.
post performance: Analyzes engagement metrics across posts.
top posts: Identifies highest-performing posts by metrics like opens or clicks.

Paid (11 tools, $19/mo):

subscriber mgmt: Handles subscriber lists and details.
add subscriber: Adds new subscribers programmatically.
all posts: Lists all posts in a publication.
create/update/send: Manages post lifecycle from draft to send.
segment performance: Breaks down metrics by audience segments.
AI subject lines: Generates subject lines using AI.
AI subscriber health: Assesses subscriber engagement and churn risk.

Use Cases

Query growth rate and subscriber count to track weekly acquisition trends for a publication.
Use top posts and post performance to identify patterns in high-engagement content before planning the next newsletter.
With paid access, run add subscriber from lead lists and check AI subscriber health to prioritize re-engagement.
Analyze segment performance on paid plans to compare open rates between free and premium subscribers.

Who This Is For

Newsletter operators, solo creators, and growth-focused marketers managing Beehiiv publications. Suited for those needing quick API access for metrics analysis, subscriber ops, and content optimization without custom integrations.