How to Use the NewsCatcher MCP in Claude

Q: How do I configure the NewsCatcher server inside Claude Desktop?

Open your local claudedesktopconfig.json file and add the NewsCatcher configuration under the mcpServers key. Once you save and restart the desktop app, the hammer icon will display the four tools ready for action.

Q: Can Claude Desktop run NewsCatcher queries automatically in the background?

No, the desktop client only executes tools like getlatestnews when you explicitly ask it to run a search or analyze a topic. You control every API call directly from your active chat window.

Q: Does the NewsCatcher MCP Server on Claude Desktop support non-English sources?

Yes, you can tell Claude Desktop to use listsources with specific language codes to find global outlets. The agent can then fetch and translate those articles directly within your chat session.

Q: How do I restrict searches to specific countries?

Pass the country code parameter directly to searchnews during your chat session. Your agent will format the request to isolate coverage from those specific regions.

Feed real-time global news directly to Claude Desktop using this MCP Server to track market events and cluster top stories instantly.

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Cluster breaking stories inside Claude Desktop

Stop copying and pasting messy news feeds into your chat window. This NewsCatcher MCP Server lets you run `get_news_clusters` directly inside your desktop interface to group thousands of raw articles into distinct, readable events. Your Claude Desktop agent uses this search tool to spot emerging patterns across different publishers. By analyzing these clusters, Claude Desktop maps out how a single story propagates across different regions and languages in real time.

Track global sources and filter out the noise

Finding reliable coverage during a fast-moving event requires strict filtering. Use `list_sources` to narrow down the noise by country or language, ensuring Claude Desktop only evaluates outlets that actually matter to your current research target. This means you can instruct your Claude Desktop agent to ignore low-quality blogs and focus entirely on verified NewsCatcher publications. It keeps your chat clean and prevents your local workspace from getting bogged down with irrelevant filler.

Search millions of live articles instantly

Run `search_news` to pull specific historical or real-time coverage matching your exact query criteria into Claude Desktop. Claude Desktop processes the raw news payload, sorts the results by relevancy, and extracts the core facts you need. You can also call `get_latest_news` to monitor active keywords or specific topics like finance or tech as they break inside the desktop app. Your agent turns your local chat client into an active newsroom monitor that updates on command.

Setup guide

Set up NewsCatcher MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The NewsCatcher MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the NewsCatcher MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under newscatcher-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about NewsCatcher MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your local `claude_desktop_config.json` file and add the NewsCatcher configuration under the `mcpServers` key. Once you save and restart the desktop app, the hammer icon will display the four tools ready for action.

No, the desktop client only executes tools like `get_latest_news` when you explicitly ask it to run a search or analyze a topic. You control every API call directly from your active chat window.

Yes, you can tell Claude Desktop to use `list_sources` with specific language codes to find global outlets. The agent can then fetch and translate those articles directly within your chat session.

Pass the country code parameter directly to `search_news` during your chat session. Your agent will format the request to isolate coverage from those specific regions.

Your raw search queries and API keys never touch external tracking databases. Vinkius runs the MCP server in an ephemeral sandbox, meaning your search parameters go straight to the API and vanish when the session closes.

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