How to Use the Mediastack MCP in Cursor

Q: How do I add the Mediastack MCP Server to Cursor?

Add the MCP Server configuration to your global /.cursor/mcp.json or project-specific .cursor/mcp.json file. Provide your API key in the arguments, and the tools will immediately become available in Cursor's Composer or Agent mode.

Q: How do I filter news sources when using Mediastack in Cursor?

You ask Cursor to execute listsources to check the available publisher list. The agent then applies those specific source codes to the getnews parameters, narrowing down the code generation context.

Q: Does Cursor cache the news data fetched from the API?

No, Cursor requests fresh data each time it invokes the getnews tool to ensure your code works with current payloads. You can implement local caching in your own code if you need to limit API usage.

Generate code and verify technical documentation using live Mediastack news feeds directly inside Cursor.

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Inject live news data into Cursor codebases

The `get_news` tool fetches real-time articles directly into Cursor so your AI agent can write code using live data payloads. You get actual JSON responses to build news widgets or data pipelines instead of relying on outdated training data. This direct integration means you can test your parser logic against active news feeds. Your editor handles the API requests, giving you instant feedback on how your code processes current headlines.

Verify publisher endpoints using this MCP Server

The `list_sources` tool pulls the entire index of 7,500+ news outlets directly into your Cursor editor. Your agent uses this list to map publisher IDs and verify which domains are available for your application. Having this metadata handy prevents runtime errors caused by invalid source codes. You can write your filtering configurations with the confidence that every source exists.

Test historical data parsers

The `get_news` tool retrieves historical news articles based on specific dates to help you debug data ingestion scripts in Cursor. You test how your code handles older article formats and varying metadata schemas. Running these historical queries during development helps you catch edge cases in date formatting. You ensure your application remains stable when processing archives without leaving your active workspace.

Setup guide

Set up Mediastack MCP in Cursor

Prerequisites

Cursor installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP Settings

Go to Cursor Settings → MCP or open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and search for "MCP: Add Server".
2

Add the Mediastack MCP

Cursor will create or open .cursor/mcp.json in your project root. Paste the JSON snippet on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable Agent mode

Open Composer (Cmd+I / Ctrl+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown at the top. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode.
4

Verify the connection

Ask Cursor something like "List my recent Mediastack transactions." If the MCP tools are loaded correctly, Cursor will call the Mediastack tools automatically. You can also check Settings → MCP for a green status indicator.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mediastack-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Mediastack MCP in Cursor

Add the MCP Server configuration to your global `~/.cursor/mcp.json` or project-specific `.cursor/mcp.json` file. Provide your API key in the arguments, and the tools will immediately become available in Cursor's Composer or Agent mode.

Yes, when you ask Cursor to build a feature, the agent calls `get_news` to fetch live data. It then writes functional code that parses the actual structure of the incoming news payload.

You ask Cursor to execute `list_sources` to check the available publisher list. The agent then applies those specific source codes to the `get_news` parameters, narrowing down the code generation context.

No, Cursor requests fresh data each time it invokes the `get_news` tool to ensure your code works with current payloads. You can implement local caching in your own code if you need to limit API usage.

Your MCP Server credentials are saved locally in your Cursor configuration files and are never shared. All news queries and retrieved article data run through Vinkius's secure, ephemeral sandbox, keeping your development environment protected.

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