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MCP News Server

@devjiel

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License

MIT license

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devjiel

About MCP News Server

mcp server of a realtime news api

#mcp#news#api#realtime#server

MCP News Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "news": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "dist/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NEWS_API_KEY": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MCP News Server?

MCP News Server is a Model Context Protocol implementation that enables Large Language Models to access real-time news data through NewsAPI integration, providing up-to-date news content for enhanced LLM responses.

How to use MCP News Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, create a .env file with your NewsAPI key and GitHub Personal Access Token, then configure the server in mcp.json under mcpServers.news with the command node dist/index.js and the required environment variable NEWS_API_KEY.

Key features of MCP News Server

  • Integrates real-time news data via NewsAPI
  • Enhances LLM responses with current news context
  • Requires Node.js v16 or higher
  • Uses environment variables for API key configuration
  • Configured through standard MCP server JSON settings
  • Licensed under the MIT License

Use cases of MCP News Server

  • Provide LLMs with live news headlines and articles for context-aware answers
  • Automate news monitoring and summarization tasks in AI workflows
  • Enable news-based decision support in chatbot or assistant applications

Frequently asked questions

1

What are the prerequisites for MCP News Server?

You need Node.js v16 or higher, a NewsAPI key (obtainable at newsapi.org), and a GitHub Personal Access Token for GitHub integration.

2

How do I get a NewsAPI key?

Visit [https://newsapi.org](https://newsapi.org) to register and obtain a free API key.

3

What is the license for MCP News Server?

The project is licensed under the MIT License.

4

How do I configure the server?

Edit the `mcp.json` file to add the `news` server entry with the command `node dist/index.js` and set the `NEWS_API_KEY` environment variable to your API key.

5

Where can I get support?

For support and questions, open an issue in the GitHub repository or contact the maintainers as indicated in the README.

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