# NewsAPI MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> NewsAPI lets your AI agent pull breaking news, top headlines, and 5 years of historical articles from over 150,000 sources. It connects your agent to global media outlets like BBC, CNN, and Reuters so you can get real-time data without manual searching.

## Overview
- **Category:** artificial-intelligence
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Xc3SPgj1TpmK1MoRLXk6TfsMmFe60RbdDIAki1Ts/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** news-aggregation, content-search, real-time-data, headlines, media-monitoring

## Description

This Connector lets your AI agent pull real-time news and historical archives directly into your workflow. Instead of manually jumping between tabs to check what's happening in different countries or industries, your agent can do the heavy lifting. You can ask it to find the latest headlines in a specific category, hunt down old articles for research, or filter by specific publishers like Reuters or TechCrunch. It handles the messy work of navigating 150,000+ sources, giving you clean data on market trends, breaking stories, or brand mentions. When you use this through the Vinkius catalog, you get a direct line to global media, making it easy to spot shifts in public sentiment or find specific historical data points without the usual friction of manual searching.

## Tools

### get_popular_articles
See what stories are currently trending across the news cycle. It's a quick way to gauge public interest.

### get_recent_articles
Fetch the most recent stories published within the last few hours. This provides an immediate pulse on current events.

### get_headlines_by_source
Get headlines only from specific outlets like BBC or CNN. Use this to see what a specific major outlet is reporting.

### list_sources
View the full list of news publishers indexed by the API. It helps you know exactly what data is available.

### get_articles_by_language
Filter results to find news in languages like English, Spanish, or French. Use this for international research.

### get_headlines_by_category
Pull top headlines based on a specific topic like business or technology. This helps you see what's trending in a niche.

### get_headlines_by_country
Get the latest news from specific countries using standard country codes. It's great for seeing local impacts of global events.

### get_articles_from_domains
Limit your search to specific websites or news publishers. This ensures your agent only looks at the sources you trust.

### search_articles
Perform a full-text search across the entire archive of published articles. This is best for deep historical research.

### search_headlines
Search for specific news headlines using keywords and filters. This helps you find specific stories quickly.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me the top headlines for technology in the UK today.
```

**Response:** 
```
Here are the top technology headlines for the UK today:

| Source | Headline |
| :--- | :--- |
| **BBC News** | New UK tech regulations proposed |
| **Reuters** | Silicon Valley firms eye UK expansion |
| **TechCrunch** | AI startup secures major funding |

*Note: These are the most recent headlines from major UK outlets.*
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Search for articles about 'renewable energy' from the last 6 months.
```

**Response:** 
```
I found several recent articles regarding renewable energy:

*   **Solar Power Breakthrough** (TechCrunch) - New efficiency records reached.
*   **Wind Farm Expansion** (Reuters) - Major investment in offshore projects.
*   **Green Energy Policy** (BBC) - New government subsidies announced.

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

**Prompt:** 
```
What are the most popular articles from Reuters right now?
```

**Response:** 
```
The trending stories from Reuters right now include:

1. **Market Update**: Global indices see slight recovery.
2. **Energy News**: Oil prices stabilize following supply news.
3. **Tech Sector**: Major cloud provider announces new AI initiative.

Let me know if you want more details on any of these.
```

## Capabilities

### Pull breaking headlines from specific countries
Get the latest news from any region using standard country codes.

### Search historical archives from the last five years
Query past articles to find specific data points or historical trends.

### Filter news by specific media domains
Restrict your results to trusted publishers or specific websites.

### List all available news publishers
See every news source currently indexed by the API.

### Retrieve the most popular articles
See what stories are currently trending across the global news cycle.

### Access news in multiple languages
Fetch news in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and more.

## Use Cases

### Comparing regional news coverage
A journalist needs to see how different countries are reporting on a specific crisis. They ask the agent to pull headlines from five different regions to compare the narratives.

### Tracking product press coverage
A brand manager wants to see if a new product launch is getting press coverage. They ask the agent to check specific tech blogs and news sites for mentions.

### Historical policy research
A researcher needs to find articles about a specific policy from 2021. They ask the agent to search the archive for specific keywords and a date range.

### Quick market sentiment check
A financial analyst wants to see the most popular stories in the business category right now. They ask the agent to pull the trending headlines for the day.

## Benefits

- Stop manual searching by letting your agent pull headlines from over 150,000 sources instantly.
- Find specific historical data points from the last five years for deep research and trend analysis.
- Monitor specific regions using country codes to see what is happening in different parts of the world.
- Filter out the noise by focusing only on trusted publishers and specific news domains.
- Track brand sentiment by asking your agent to find mentions of your product across global media.
- Get international coverage by pulling news in multiple languages like Spanish and French.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a live feed of global news directly inside your AI chat.

1. Subscribe to this Connector and get your NewsAPI API Key.
2. Connect your AI client to the Vinkius platform.
3. Ask your agent to find news, headlines, or specific articles.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can NewsAPI find news from specific countries?**
Yes, it can pull headlines from specific countries using standard codes, making it easy to see how a story is breaking in different regions.

**How many news sources does NewsAPI cover?**
It indexes over 150,000 news sources worldwide, including major outlets like BBC, CNN, and Reuters.

**Can I search for old news articles?**
Yes, the Connector allows you to query historical articles from the last five years for research or trend analysis.

**Does NewsAPI support multiple languages?**
Yes, you can filter results to get news in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and more.

**Can I limit my search to specific websites?**
You can use the tool to search only within specific domains or news publishers to filter out irrelevant noise.

**Is it good for tracking my brand?**
It's great for brand monitoring because you can search for specific company names or products across global news sources.

**How far back can I search for articles?**
The /everything endpoint allows you to search articles from the last 5 years. Use the 'from' and 'to' parameters (YYYY-MM-DD format) to specify your date range.

**What countries and languages are supported?**
NewsAPI supports headlines for specific countries (e.g., us, gb, br, fr, de, jp) and articles in many languages including English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, and more.

**Can I filter news by specific sources like BBC or CNN?**
Yes! Use the 'sources' parameter with comma-separated source IDs (e.g., 'bbc-news,cnn'). Use get_sources to find the exact IDs for publishers you want to follow.