# Mediastack MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Mediastack lets you pull real-time and historical news from over 7,500 global sources directly into your AI agent. Instead of digging through dozens of tabs, you can ask your agent to find specific headlines, filter by region, or look up what happened on a specific date. It is the fastest way to get a pulse on global events without the manual research. ## Overview - **Category:** marketing-automation - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OvulZaGsfNFXPiV9WHOYf9C3mu6dp5fYKhsEeUxn/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** news-api, real-time-data, media-monitoring, global-news, article-search ## Description Stop wasting time tab-hopping between news sites and social feeds to find out what is happening. When you connect Mediastack to your agent, you turn your AI into a research powerhouse that can scan thousands of publishers in seconds. You can ask for the latest tech headlines in Europe or pull up a specific news cycle from three years ago just by describing it. It handles the heavy lifting of source discovery and filtering so you can focus on the actual analysis. Whether you are tracking a competitor's move or looking for historical context for a deep-dive report, this Connector gives your agent the eyes it needs to see the bigger picture. It is one of the reasons Vinkius is the go-to for getting these kinds of high-quality data streams into your workflow without the headache of manual API management. You get clean, relevant data delivered exactly how you asked for it. ## Tools ### list_sources Get a full list of all supported news sources. Use this to see which publishers your agent can actually reach. ### get_news Retrieve live or historical news articles. Use the date parameter to jump back in time or get the latest breaking stories. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the latest news about electric vehicles in Germany? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Latest EV News in Germany | Headline | Source | Key Takeaway | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **New Subsidy Approved** | *Deutsche Welle* | Government extends tax breaks for EVs. | | **Battery Plant Expansion** | *Reuters* | Major manufacturer to double output. | | **Charging Network Update** | *Tagesschau* | 500 new stations planned for highways. | Would you like me to summarize any of these specific articles? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find news articles about the 2024 Olympics from July 20th. ``` **Response:** ``` **Search Results: July 20, 2024** I found several reports from that date: * **Swimming Finals:** Highlights from the 100m freestyle. * **Gymnastics Update:** Team results and medal tallies. * **Athlete Interviews:** Featured stories on the opening ceremonies. I can pull the full text for any of these if you'd like. ``` **Prompt:** ``` List some sports news sources for the UK. ``` **Response:** ``` I've found several reputable sports outlets based in the UK: * **BBC Sport** * **Sky Sports** * **The Guardian Sports** * **Daily Mail Sport** Which one of these would you like me to search for news right now? ``` ## Capabilities ### Fetch live headlines Get the latest news from thousands of publishers instantly. ### Query historical events Pull news articles from specific dates or date ranges. ### Discover news outlets Browse and filter supported sources by country or category. ### Filter by region Narrow down news results to specific geographic areas. ### Search by keyword Find specific stories across a massive global news database. ## Use Cases ### Tracking a competitor's product launch A marketing manager asks the agent for all news regarding a rival's new release in the last 48 hours. ### Writing a historical deep-dive A blogger asks for news articles about a specific political event from a specific date range in 2018. ### Regional market sentiment A trader asks the agent to find the latest tech news specifically from Japan in English. ### Rapid source discovery A researcher needs to find reputable sports outlets in the UK and asks the agent to list them. ## Benefits - Stop manual searching. Use get_news to let your agent find specific stories across thousands of sources instantly. - Track history easily. Use get_news with date parameters to see how a specific story evolved over months or years. - Find specific perspectives. Use list_sources to filter for outlets in specific countries or categories. - Save hours of research. Your agent can aggregate headlines from multiple regions in a single prompt. - Verify facts faster. Get direct links to news sources to ensure your reports are backed by credible data. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a global news feed that your agent actually understands and can act on. 1. Subscribe to the Mediastack MCP on Vinkius. 2. Add your Mediastack Access Key to your agent's configuration. 3. Ask your agent to find news, and it will pull the data automatically. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can Mediastack find news from specific countries?** Yes, it pulls from over 7,500 sources worldwide, so you can filter by region to see what is happening in specific markets. **Can I get news from a specific date in the past?** Absolutely. You can query historical archives to see what headlines were breaking on any specific day or range. **Is this good for tracking competitors?** It is perfect for that. You can ask your agent to monitor specific keywords across global news feeds in real-time. **How many news sources does it actually cover?** It connects to over 7,500 publishers, giving your agent a massive reach across different categories and languages. **Can I use this to find specific types of news, like tech or sports?** Yes, you can filter by category to narrow down the results to the industries that matter most to you. **Can I filter news by specific countries or languages?** Yes! Use the `get_news` tool and specify the `countries` (e.g., 'us') or `languages` (e.g., 'en') parameters to narrow down your search results. **How do I find which news sources are available?** Simply use the `list_sources` tool. You can optionally filter the list by category, country, or language to find the exact publishers supported by Mediastack. **Can I search for news from a specific date in the past?** Absolutely. The `get_news` tool accepts a `date` parameter. You can provide a single date (YYYY-MM-DD) or a date range to retrieve historical articles.