# RSS / Atom Reader MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > RSS / Atom Reader MCP connects your AI client to any news feed or blog to pull real-time updates directly into your chat. It turns messy XML data into readable summaries so you can stay on top of tech news, release notes, or company updates without leaving your workspace. ## Overview - **Category:** productivity - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_FLy3EM5qJ6QBUSCEf6s7VkjExYHFNK1pFaVNuzZP/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** rss-feed, atom-feed, content-parsing, news-aggregation, xml-parsing, data-scraping ## Description Imagine you are trying to keep up with five different tech blogs, a niche industry newsletter, and your team's internal release notes. Usually, this means keeping a dozen tabs open or manually copying text into a document just to summarize what happened in the last 24 hours. With the RSS / Atom Reader MCP, you can just tell your AI client to grab the latest stuff from those feeds. It handles the heavy lifting of parsing the XML and feeds the actual content into your conversation. You can set up a home base feed for your daily check-ins or point it at a specific URL when you need a deep dive on a particular topic. It is a huge time saver for anyone who needs to synthesize a lot of information quickly without the manual effort of navigation. Since Vinkius hosts this in their catalog, you can get it running in minutes and start turning raw feeds into actionable summaries immediately. It removes the friction of data collection so you can spend more time actually thinking about the information you find. ## Tools ### read_default_feed Grabs updates from your pre-set source so you do not have to keep re-entering the link. It simplifies your daily routine. ### read_feed Pulls the latest news from a specific URL and parses the content for your AI client. It is useful for one-off deep dives into specific topics. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the latest from my default feed? ``` **Response:** ``` I've checked your default feed and found 5 new updates. Here is a summary of the latest news: * **New Framework Release**: The team just pushed a major update to the core library. * **Security Patch**: A critical fix for the login module is now live. * **Community Highlight**: A new plugin for the dashboard was featured. Would you like me to go into more detail on any of these? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Get me the top 3 articles from http://example.com/rss ``` **Response:** ``` I've pulled the latest content from that feed. Here are the top 3 headlines: 1. **Quantum Computing Breakthrough** - Scientists achieve new stability milestones. 2. **AI Ethics Summit** - Key takeaways from the annual conference. 3. **Web Standards Update** - New rules for CSS grid layout. Let me know if you want a full summary of the first one. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Summarize the most recent tech news from this link ``` **Response:** ``` I've parsed the feed at the link you provided. The most recent news focuses on **Solid State Battery advancements**. Key points include: - 30% increase in energy density. - Faster charging cycles for commercial use. - Potential for mass production by 2026. It looks like a significant step forward for the EV industry. ``` ## Capabilities ### Fetch latest articles from any URL Pull the most recent news entries from a specific RSS or Atom feed link. ### Read pre-configured default feeds Access your most-visited feed without having to provide the URL every time. ### Summarize news headlines automatically Convert long lists of feed items into concise summaries of the latest updates. ### Extract content from XML feeds Parse structured data from feeds to give your AI client the exact text it needs. ### Monitor multiple sources in one chat Query different feeds in a single conversation to compare news across different sites. ## Use Cases ### Trend Spotting A marketing manager asks for the top 3 articles on generative AI from a specific tech news feed to see what competitors are saying. ### Daily Briefing A product manager asks for a summary of the last 5 updates from their default internal blog to catch up on team progress. ### Deep Dive A developer wants to see the most recent 10 entries from a specific library's RSS feed to check for bug fixes. ### Competitive Intel A founder asks the agent to monitor and summarize a competitor's news feed every morning to stay ahead of the market. ## Benefits - Stop tab-switching by getting news from any URL via read_feed without leaving your workspace. - Save time on daily check-ins by using read_default_feed to pull your primary sources instantly. - Get instant summaries of long articles, allowing you to skip the fluff and get to the facts. - Keep your research organized by having your AI client synthesize multiple feeds into a single report. - Automate the monitoring of release notes or tech blogs so you never miss a critical update again. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a way to turn any news feed into a conversational summary instantly. 1. Connect the RSS / Atom Reader MCP to your AI client via the Vinkius marketplace. 2. Optional: Add your most-visited feed URL to the configuration settings to set a default source. 3. Ask your agent to summarize the latest updates from your default feed or a specific URL you provide. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the RSS / Atom Reader MCP read my personal blog?** Yes, as long as your blog provides an RSS or Atom feed URL. You can paste that link into the tool to have your AI client read and summarize your latest posts. **How do I set a default feed for RSS / Atom Reader MCP?** You can set your primary feed URL in the configuration settings. Once saved, your AI can access it instantly without you needing to provide the link every time. **Does RSS / Atom Reader MCP work with Atom feeds too?** Yes, the Connector supports both RSS and Atom feed formats. It parses the XML data from either type to give you a clean summary of the content. **Can I limit how many articles RSS / Atom Reader MCP pulls?** Yes, you can specify a limit when you ask your AI client to read a feed. This is helpful for getting just the most recent updates without overwhelming the chat. **Is RSS / Atom Reader MCP good for keeping up with tech news?** It is perfect for that. You can point it at various tech news sites and have your AI summarize the headlines and content for you daily. **Does RSS / Atom Reader MCP work with Claude or Cursor?** Yes, it works with any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf. It allows these tools to interact with your news feeds directly. **Are specific RSS/Atom formats parsed incorrectly?** The tool uses modern XML parsers logically built to consume seamlessly both widely structured and legacy encoded Atom and standard RSS payloads perfectly consistently directly from organic sources mitigating rendering discrepancies. **What is the difference between `read_feed` and `read_default_feed`?** `read_feed` requires you to provide a URL each time you call it. `read_default_feed` uses a pre-configured URL so you can check your favorite source without repeating the address every time. **How many articles can I retrieve per request?** You can fetch between 1 and 50 items per call using the `limit` parameter. The default is 10 if no limit is specified.