# Currents MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Currents is an Connector that lets your AI agent pull real-time global news and search through millions of articles. It connects to the Currents API so you can track specific topics, filter by region or language, and get deep historical data without manual searching.

## Overview
- **Category:** knowledge-management
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GcVcPV2piqGY8uVOJ4XchT5ANoCGgehNtGzDhyP2/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** news-api, real-time-news, article-search, media-monitoring, global-news

## Description

Currents gives your AI agent a direct line to global news feeds and a massive database of millions of articles. Instead of asking your agent to browse the web and hope it finds something relevant, you can have it query the Currents API for specific, high-quality results. You can set up specific filters for things like country, language, or specific news categories to narrow down the noise. If you're looking for something specific from the past, the tool handles deep pagination so you can dig through archives without hitting a wall. It's a solid way to turn your agent into a research powerhouse for media monitoring. You can find this in the Vinkius catalog to get your API key connected quickly.

## Tools

### get_latest_news
Pulls the most recent news articles in real-time without needing specific keywords. It is useful for getting a quick pulse on current events.

### list_regions
Shows all the countries and geographical regions available for news filtering. Use this to see where you can pull data from.

### search_news
Searches millions of articles using keywords or boolean logic like AND, OR, and NOT. This is the main tool for deep research.

### check_auth
Verifies that your API key is working correctly with the Currents service. It helps you troubleshoot connection issues quickly.

### list_categories
Returns a list of all news categories like sports, technology, and business. Use this to see how you can group your results.

### list_languages
Lists the different languages available for news results. This helps you find news from international sources in their native tongue.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What's the latest news in the energy sector from Germany?
```

**Response:** 
```
I've pulled the latest energy news from Germany. Here are the top headlines:

| Headline | Summary |
| :--- | :--- |
| New Wind Farm Approved | A major offshore project was greenlit today. |
| Solar Subsidy Update | The government announced new incentives for residential solar. |
| Grid Expansion News | Work begins on the north-south power corridor. |

Would you like me to summarize any of these?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Search for 'renewable energy' AND 'policy' from the last month.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've searched the archives for those terms. I found 12 relevant articles. Here are the top 3:

* **Green Transition Act** - A summary of new federal guidelines.
* **State Policy Shift** - Analysis of regional renewable mandates.
* **Investment Trends** - How policy is driving capital into offshore wind.

I can show you more if you'd like.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What news categories are available for me to filter by?
```

**Response:** 
```
You can filter news by the following categories:

* Business
* Entertainment
* General
* Health
* Science
* Sports
* Technology

Which one would you like to see news for?
```

## Capabilities

### Pull real-time news feeds
Get the latest international news articles as they happen without needing to type in search keywords.

### Search millions of archived articles
Query a massive database of past news using keywords or complex boolean logic.

### Filter by region or country
Narrow down your news results to specific geographical areas or nations.

### Filter by specific news categories
Limit your results to specific topics like technology, business, or sports.

### Filter by specific languages
Retrieve news articles in the specific language you need for your research.

### Verify API connection status
Quickly check if your API key is authorized and working correctly.

## Use Cases

### Tracking a competitor
An analyst wants to see every mention of a rival company in the UK. They ask the agent to search for the name and filter by the UK region using search_news.

### Fact checking
A writer needs to verify a story about a new law. They ask the agent to search for the law name across global news in the last 30 days using search_news.

### Trend spotting
A creator wants to see what's happening in tech in Japan. They use the agent to pull the latest news filtered by the technology category and Japanese language.

### Historical research
A student needs to find news about a specific event from 2018. They ask the agent to search the archives using deep pagination.

## Benefits

- Stop manual browsing: Use get_latest_news to pull the latest headlines instantly instead of clicking through multiple websites.
- Precise filtering: Use list_regions and list_languages to narrow down news to specific areas and languages.
- Deep archive access: Use search_news with pagination to find historical data buried in millions of past articles.
- Boolean search power: Use search_news with AND, OR, and NOT logic to find exactly what you need in a crowded news cycle.
- Category management: Use list_categories to quickly pivot between topics like tech, health, or business.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get instant access to a massive, filterable news database through your AI client.

1. Subscribe to the Currents MCP in the Vinkius marketplace.
2. Add your Currents API Key to your agent's configuration.
3. Ask your agent to fetch news or search for specific topics.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can Currents MCP find news from specific countries?**
Yes, it can. You can filter news by any of the supported countries and regions to get localized updates.

**How does Currents MCP handle old news stories?**
It can search through millions of archived articles. You can use pagination to find specific events from the past.

**Can I filter news by language with Currents MCP?**
Yes, you can. The tool supports multiple languages, so you can get news in the language of your choice.

**Is Currents MCP good for market research?**
It's great for it. You can use boolean logic to find specific mentions of companies or trends across global news feeds.

**What kind of news categories does Currents MCP cover?**
It covers a wide range of categories including technology, business, health, science, and sports.

**Can my agent search for specific keywords using Currents MCP?**
Yes, you can use the search tool to look for specific keywords or use complex boolean queries to find exactly what you need.

**How do I find the latest news without specific keywords?**
Use the `get_latest_news` tool. It provides a real-time stream of international news. You can optionally filter by `language`, `country`, or `category` to narrow down the stream.

**Can I search for articles using complex logic like AND/OR?**
Yes! Use the `search_news` tool and provide your logic in the `query` parameter. This allows you to use boolean syntax to find exactly what you need across millions of articles.

**How do I know which country codes or categories are supported?**
You can use the `list_regions` tool to see all supported 2-letter country codes and the `list_categories` tool to see the canonical list of news categories available for filtering.