Cointelegraph MCP Server

Name: Cointelegraph MCP Server
Author: kukapay

@kukapay

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About Cointelegraph MCP Server

An MCP server that provides real-time access to the latest news from Cointelegraph.

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cointelegraph-mcp": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Cointelegraph MCP Server?

An MCP server that provides real-time access to the latest news from Cointelegraph by aggregating 17 RSS feed categories (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Regulation, etc.). Designed for developers and Claude Desktop users who want AI-driven queries of crypto news.

How to use Cointelegraph MCP Server?

Install dependencies (pip install mcp[cli] requests feedparser markdownify), clone the repository, then run in development mode (mcp dev main.py) or production mode (python main.py). Integrate with Claude Desktop using mcp install main.py --name "Cointelegraph News". Use the tools get_rss_categories and get_latest_news to list categories and fetch articles with optional parameters for result count and summary length.

Key features of Cointelegraph MCP Server

Aggregates news from 17 Cointelegraph RSS feeds.
Two MCP tools: get_rss_categories and get_latest_news.
Converts HTML summaries to Markdown.
Implements a 1-hour cache to reduce redundant requests.
Designed for seamless integration with Claude Desktop.

Use cases of Cointelegraph MCP Server

Query the latest news in specific crypto categories (e.g., Bitcoin, Regulation) through natural language.
Integrate real-time Cointelegraph feeds into AI assistants like Claude Desktop.
Retrieve custom-length summaries of news articles for quick analysis.

FAQ from Cointelegraph MCP Server

What are the prerequisites?

Python 3.10 or higher, an internet connection, and optionally Claude Desktop for AI integration.

How does caching work?

A 1-hour cache is implemented to reduce redundant RSS requests; cached results are served within that period.

Can I use the server without Claude Desktop?

Yes, the server runs as a standalone MCP server and can be used with any MCP-compatible client.

How many RSS categories are available?

17 categories are available, including all, editors_pick, altcoin, bitcoin, blockchain, and more.

What tools does the server expose?

Two tools: get_rss_categories (lists categories) and get_latest_news (fetches articles with optional category, max_results, and max_summary_length parameters).