How to Use the NewsCatcher MCP in Claude Code

Q: Can Claude Code use NewsCatcher for automated alerts?

Yes. Write a shell script that calls getlatestnews on a schedule. It notifies you when a specific topic hits the wire.

Q: Does the NewsCatcher MCP Server support scripted filtering?

It does. You can pass lang and countries flags to listsources or searchnews to narrow the field programmatically.

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Claude Code automates news ingestion

Run `get_latest_news` directly from your terminal. It’s built for headless execution, perfect for cron jobs or automated reporting scripts. Pipe the output to your log files or alerting systems. You get clean, structured data without any UI overhead.

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Use `get_news_clusters` to aggregate stories before they hit your database. It reduces the noise in your data pipeline significantly. It’s a clean way to track trending topics across global sources. You define the logic once and let the server handle the grouping.

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This MCP Server is optimized for low-latency terminal access. It connects in seconds, allowing for rapid iteration on your news-tracking scripts. It’s just you and the data. No browser, no fluff, just the raw information you need to maintain your infrastructure.

Setup guide

Set up NewsCatcher MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see newscatcher-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest NewsCatcher transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available NewsCatcher tools.

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claude mcp add --transport http newscatcher-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the NewsCatcher 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

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

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

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Common questions about NewsCatcher MCP in Claude Code

Use the command line to invoke the tools. For example, pass keywords to `search_news` and pipe the result to a JSON file.

Yes. Write a shell script that calls `get_latest_news` on a schedule. It notifies you when a specific topic hits the wire.

It does. You can pass `lang` and `countries` flags to `list_sources` or `search_news` to narrow the field programmatically.

We use encrypted transport for all requests. Your interaction with the server is isolated from other processes on your machine.

It strictly handles public news content and metadata. We protect your privacy by ensuring no telemetry is sent back to our servers.

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