# News MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > News MCP gives your agent direct access to a database of over 150,000 news sources. It lets you pull live headlines, search millions of archived articles, and monitor specific topics in real-time. It's the fastest way to turn your AI into a research powerhouse for media monitoring and global news retrieval. ## Overview - **Category:** knowledge-management - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FNfbzPhCV0VamAYNxSLHIarH14ybEuaMpbWHJqP5/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** breaking-news, article-search, media-monitoring, global-headlines, news-api ## Description This News MCP connects your agent to a massive database of news from thousands of publishers worldwide. Instead of you opening dozens of tabs and scrolling through news feeds, your agent can do the heavy lifting for you. You can ask it to find every recent mention of a specific company, a new technology, or a trending topic across the global media landscape. Because it's part of the Vinkius catalog, you can plug it into your existing workflow and get straight to the analysis. It pulls from a wide pool of sources, ranging from major news outlets to niche blogs, so you're not stuck in a bubble. You can filter by date, category, or specific countries to keep the noise down and focus on what matters. It's about getting the facts without the manual search fatigue. Whether you're looking for a deep dive into historical articles or just want to know what happened in the last hour, this connection gives your agent the context it needs to provide accurate, up-to-date information. ## Tools ### search_everything Search millions of articles using advanced operators like AND, OR, and NOT. It handles specific keywords and date filters across 150,000 sources. ### list_sources Get a list of all publishers available for top headlines. This helps you identify which news outlets your agent can pull from. ### get_top_headlines Fetch live top and breaking headlines from specific countries or categories. It gives you immediate access to what's happening right now. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find the latest news about Quantum Computing from the last 7 days. ``` **Response:** ``` I've found several articles regarding Quantum Computing from the past week. Here are the highlights: * **Google Breakthrough**: New error correction milestones reached. * **IBM Partnership**: New research initiative with three major universities. * **Startup Funding**: $50M raised for a new cryogenic cooling tech. Would you like me to summarize any of these in more detail? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What are the top technology headlines in the US right now? ``` **Response:** ``` Here are the top tech stories currently breaking in the US: | Topic | Headline | Source | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Regulation** | New AI safety bills debated in Congress | | **Hardware** | Flagship smartphone launch events begin | | **Security** | Major zero-day vulnerability patched | I can provide direct links to these stories if you need them. ``` **Prompt:** ``` List all available news sources for sports in France. ``` **Response:** ``` I've identified several sports news sources in France for you. You can use these to filter your searches: * **L'Equipe** * **Midi Libre** * **Ouest-France** * **Various regional sports bulletins** Let me know if you'd like me to pull the latest headlines from any of these specific sources. ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull live top stories Get the latest breaking news from specific regions or categories instantly. ### Filter by news source Identify specific publishers to narrow down your search results to trusted outlets. ### Conduct deep article searches Query millions of historical articles using advanced operators like AND, OR, and NOT. ### Monitor market trends Track mentions of specific products, companies, or industry keywords across the globe. ### Discover global publishers Browse the list of 150,000+ sources to find the right ones for your specific niche. ## Use Cases ### Competitor Tracking An analyst asks the agent to find every mention of a rival brand in the last 48 hours using search_everything. ### Content Planning A newsletter writer asks for the top three tech headlines in France to draft a morning update using get_top_headlines. ### Market Research A researcher wants a list of articles about quantum computing breakthroughs from the last month using search_everything. ### Crisis Monitoring A PR pro asks the agent to monitor for any breaking news regarding a specific product recall using get_top_headlines. ## Benefits - Stop manual searching: Use search_everything to find specific articles across 150,000 sources instantly. - Stay on top of trends: Use get_top_headlines to see what's breaking in business, tech, or sports right now. - Precise source control: Use list_sources to find and filter specific publishers for your niche. - Faster research: Your agent can summarize hundreds of articles in seconds, saving you hours of reading. - Global reach: Access news from over 150,000 sources worldwide instead of just one or two major outlets. - Contextual awareness: Give your agent the ability to reference real-world events rather than relying on training data. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get real-time news data fed directly into your AI client. 1. Subscribe to the News MCP on Vinkius. 2. Enter your NewsAPI Key in the configuration settings. 3. Ask your agent to find headlines or search for specific topics. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the News MCP find articles from specific countries?** Yes, it can pull headlines and articles from around the world. You can specify a country or region to see what is happening in a specific market. **How many news sources does this Connector actually cover?** It connects to over 150,000 news sources. This includes major global outlets, local newspapers, and niche blogs. **Can I use the News MCP to track my competitors?** Absolutely. You can ask your agent to search for specific company names or product mentions across the entire news database. **Does the News MCP provide live breaking news?** Yes, it provides access to live headlines. Your agent can pull the most recent stories as they happen. **Can I filter news by specific categories like tech or business?** Yes, you can filter by category. This helps you ignore the noise and focus on the specific industry news that matters to you. **Is the News MCP good for finding niche blog posts?** Yes, it covers a wide range of publishers. It's great for finding specialized information that might not show up on the main front pages of major sites. **Can I search for news articles from a specific date range?** Yes! Use the `search_everything` tool and provide the `from` and `to` parameters in ISO 8601 format (e.g., 2023-12-01) to restrict your search to a specific timeframe. **How do I find the top business headlines in a specific country like the UK?** You can use the `get_top_headlines` tool. Set the `country` parameter to 'gb' and the `category` parameter to 'business' to get the latest relevant news. **Is it possible to see which news sources are available for a specific language?** Absolutely. Use the `list_sources` tool and specify the `language` parameter (e.g., 'en', 'pt', 'fr') to retrieve a list of all supported publishers for that language.