Search, trending, topics, and local news all in one MCP server. Article previews, deduplication, source filtering, and 40+ languages built in.
概览
Fast News MCP Server
Real-time news search, trending headlines, topic categories, and local news — exposed as MCP tools so your AI agent can query news in plain language. No HTTP boilerplate required.
The server is hosted by RapidAPI and connects via mcp-remote. All you need is a RapidAPI subscription and your API key.
Get an API Key
- Subscribe on RapidAPI (free tier available)
- Your API key appears on the Endpoints tab
Available Tools
Once connected, your AI agent has access to these tools:
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| search_news | Search any topic with filters for language, country, and timeframe. Supports source diversity and built-in deduplication. |
| advanced_search | Like search_news but with post-fetch controls — include/exclude specific sources, require thumbnails, and change sort order. |
| trending_headlines | Top headlines auto-translated into 40+ languages. Optionally filter by country and timeframe. |
| topic_categories | Browse 11 predefined categories: world, national, business, technology, entertainment, sports, science, health, politics, economy, environment. Combine two categories in one request. |
| local_news | News about a specific city, region, or area. |
For full parameter documentation, see the API reference.
服务器配置
{
"mcpServers": {
"fast-news": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"mcp-remote",
"https://mcp.rapidapi.com",
"--header",
"x-api-host: fast-news-with-previews.p.rapidapi.com",
"--header",
"x-api-key: YOUR-API-KEY"
]
}
}
}