# NewsCatcher MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > NewsCatcher MCP lets your AI agent search millions of global news stories in real-time. It groups similar stories into clusters so you can see how different outlets are covering the same event. It handles everything from specific keyword searches to tracking global trends across 100,000+ sources, making it a powerhouse for media monitoring, brand tracking, and academic research. ## Overview - **Category:** artificial-intelligence - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1uoRYwnRrtgJUovZh3q2aNAifo00vkBTMLD0c0Lr/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** news-clustering, real-time-search, content-aggregation, topic-tracking, data-mining ## Description Imagine you're trying to figure out why a specific brand is trending in Europe but only seeing a few disconnected tweets or social posts. You need to see the actual reporting from established news outlets to understand the scale. This Connector lets your agent dig into a massive, real-time news feed to pull out the facts. Instead of just giving you a list of links, it uses clustering to show you the narrative. It groups stories together, so you can see if five different outlets are saying the same thing or if there's a significant discrepancy in how the story is being told. You can filter by country, language, and source to cut through the noise of the daily news cycle. It's a way to turn a messy, overwhelming global news feed into organized data points that actually make sense. You can find this in the Vinkius catalog to get your agent connected to NewsCatcher's infrastructure quickly. It takes the manual work out of news monitoring, research, and brand tracking. You no longer have to spend hours jumping between dozens of news sites and manually copying headlines into a spreadsheet. This tool lets you see the big picture of how a story is evolving in real-time across different regions. It's about getting the full context of a news event without the tedious work of manual discovery. ## Tools ### get_latest_news Fetches the most recent articles for a specific topic, country, or source. It's the fastest way to get a pulse on what's happening right now. ### search_news Performs deep searches using keywords, language filters, and relevancy sorting. You can use this to find specific historical or niche news. ### get_news_clusters Pulls grouped stories so you can see multiple perspectives on a single event. This helps you identify the core narrative of a breaking news story. ### list_sources Shows all available news outlets filtered by country or topic. Use this to verify which sources are available for your specific region. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the latest news about the new space launch in the US? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Latest News: US Space Launch | Headline | Source | Key Details | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Successful Orbit** | Reuters | Rocket reached target altitude in 8 mins. | | **New Satellite Deployed** | SpaceX News | 22 satellites launched successfully. | | **Launch Pad Update** | NASA | Next launch scheduled for October 15. | **Summary:** The launch was highly successful with all primary objectives met. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me how different news outlets are covering the recent election results. ``` **Response:** ``` ### Election Coverage Clusters * **Cluster 1: Voting Integrity** (120 articles) * *Focus:* Concerns over ballot counting and security. * *Sources:* Associated Press, BBC, CNN. * **Cluster 2: Economic Impact** (85 articles) * *Focus:* Market reactions and inflation predictions. * *Sources:* Wall Street Journal, Financial Times. * **Cluster 3: Regional Turnout** (40 articles) * *Focus:* Specific state-level results and demographics. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find me some news sources for 'cybersecurity' in the UK. ``` **Response:** ``` ### UK Cybersecurity News Sources I found several reliable sources for cybersecurity news in the United Kingdom: * **TechCrunch UK** * **The Guardian - Tech Section** * **BBC News - Technology** * **CyberSecurity News UK** * **SecurityWeek** Would you like me to fetch the latest articles from any of these specific sources? ``` ## Capabilities ### Group similar stories into clusters See how different outlets are covering the same event by viewing grouped stories. ### Search millions of articles by keyword and country Find specific news reports using precise filters for geography and language. ### Pull the latest headlines for any specific topic Get a real-time pulse on a subject by fetching the most recent articles instantly. ### Discover news sources by language or region Identify which news outlets are available in specific countries or languages. ### Track global news trends in real-time Monitor how narratives evolve across different regions as they break. ## Use Cases ### Tracking a product launch in a foreign market A PR manager wants to see if a product launch is getting positive coverage in Japan. They ask the agent to find the latest news for the brand in Japan. ### Analyzing global narrative shifts A journalist wants to see how different countries are reporting on a new tech regulation. They ask the agent to show clusters for 'AI regulation'. ### Finding niche research in local languages A researcher needs to find academic news in German about green energy. They use the agent to search news with the language filter set to German. ### Mapping media coverage for a specific topic A brand manager wants to know which news outlets cover 'renewable energy' in Brazil. They ask the agent to list sources for that topic in Brazil. ## Benefits - See the full story by using get_news_clusters to group similar reports from different outlets into a single view. - Cut through noise by filtering by country and language in search_news to find local stories that matter to you. - Stay current with get_latest_news to get the most recent headlines for any topic instantly without manual refreshing. - Map out the media landscape by using list_sources to find specific publishers in any region or topic category. - Save hours of manual searching by letting your agent handle the data mining across 100,000+ global sources automatically. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get real-time, organized news data delivered directly to your AI chat. 1. Subscribe to the NewsCatcher MCP on Vinkius. 2. Add your NewsCatcher API key to your client settings. 3. Ask your agent to find news, clusters, or sources. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can NewsCatcher MCP find news in different languages?** Yes, it can. You can filter searches by specific language codes, allowing your agent to find and summarize news from international sources in their native tongues. **How does NewsCatcher MCP group similar stories together?** It uses clustering technology to identify stories with similar themes. This lets you see how multiple different outlets are reporting on the same event in one view. **Can I use NewsCatcher MCP to track specific news sources?** Absolutely. You can list available sources by topic or country and then ask your agent to pull the latest headlines from those specific publishers. **How many news sources does NewsCatcher MCP have access to?** It provides access to over 100,000 news sources worldwide, covering a massive range of topics, regions, and languages. **Can NewsCatcher MCP help me see how a story is being reported globally?** That is its primary strength. By using clustering, you can see the different ways a single story is being framed across various countries and media types. **Is NewsCatcher MCP good for monitoring my brand's reputation?** Yes, it is excellent for that. You can track mentions of your brand across global media in real-time to gauge sentiment and identify emerging trends. **How does NewsCatcher differ from other news APIs?** NewsCatcher uses AI to cluster similar stories and normalize data from diverse sources, making it easier to track narratives and avoid duplicates. **Can I filter news by country and language?** Yes! You can filter by 'lang' (e.g., 'en', 'pt') and 'countries' (e.g., 'US', 'BR', 'FR') to get highly localized content. **What are 'News Clusters'?** News Clusters group articles that cover the same event or topic, allowing you to see diverse perspectives and coverage from different publishers.