How to Use the NewsAPI MCP in Windsurf

Q: Can Windsurf use NewsAPI to automatically update my project news feed?

Yes, Cascade can be instructed to poll endpoints like getrecentarticles on a schedule. It processes the raw data and updates your feed components without you needing to write a single line of boilerplate.

Connect the NewsAPI MCP Server to Windsurf and let Cascade pull live data directly into your codebase without manual context switching.

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Autonomous news discovery with Windsurf

Cascade reads your codebase and decides when to trigger `get_headlines_by_category` to keep your dashboard current. It doesn't wait for your next command to fetch the latest data. Once the data lands, Windsurf chains the output into your existing files. You define the goal, and it executes the tool sequence to populate your UI components.

Targeted source filtering for your project

Stop digging through noise by using `get_headlines_by_source` to isolate data from specific outlets. Cascade ensures the incoming stream matches your project requirements. It handles the API interaction behind the scenes, so you don't waste time on manual requests. You get the exact coverage you need, exactly where your code lives.

Historical data analysis workflows

Trigger `search_articles` to pull historical context for your features. Cascade parses the results and maps them into your documentation or test suites automatically. This moves beyond simple data retrieval. It integrates the findings directly into your logic, letting you test how your application handles specific real-world event sequences.

Setup guide

Set up NewsAPI MCP in Windsurf

Prerequisites

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

1

Open MCP configuration

Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
2

Add the NewsAPI MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Refresh MCPs

Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
4

Verify in Cascade

Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my NewsAPI payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the NewsAPI tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.

mcp_config.json

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

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Common questions about NewsAPI MCP in Windsurf

Open your MCP settings UI or edit the config file directly to add the server. Once saved, click refresh in the MCP panel to give Windsurf access to the tools.

Yes, Cascade can be instructed to poll endpoints like `get_recent_articles` on a schedule. It processes the raw data and updates your feed components without you needing to write a single line of boilerplate.

The server reports a connection error immediately, allowing your agent to retry the request. Since it’s a standard protocol, Windsurf handles the interruption gracefully without crashing your editor session.

You need a valid key from the provider to authenticate your requests. Pass this key through the server configuration, and the connection stays secure.

The server only touches public article data and metadata. It operates in an ephemeral sandbox, meaning no personal credentials or private code snippets leave your local environment.

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