MCP News Server

Name: MCP News Server
Author: devjiel

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Repository

About MCP News Server

mcp server of a realtime news api

#mcp #news #api #realtime #server

Basic information

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

FAQ from MCP News Server

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.

How do I get a NewsAPI key?

Visit https://newsapi.org to register and obtain a free API key.

What is the license for MCP News Server?

The project is licensed under the MIT License.

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.