How to Use the NewsCatcher MCP in Windsurf
Get real-time news data directly in Windsurf. Use AI clustering to track topics without leaving your IDE.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect NewsCatcher MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect NewsCatcher to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Autonomous news tracking in Windsurf
Cascade doesn't just read articles; it chains `get_latest_news` with `get_news_clusters` to build a live intelligence feed. You define the topic, and the agent pulls the data into your workspace. It handles the filtering logic automatically. By using `list_sources`, Windsurf identifies the most relevant outlets for your specific research goal.
Search and cluster with Windsurf
Query millions of articles using `search_news` to pinpoint exact events. The agent processes the raw output and presents it as a structured summary. Stop digging through noise. Cascade organizes the results so you can see the narrative arc of a story in seconds.
The MCP Server advantage
This MCP Server acts as a bridge between live global events and your code. It keeps your context fresh without manual refreshes. Connect it once and watch the tools appear in your sidebar. It’s a direct pipe to the source of truth for any breaking event.
Set up NewsCatcher 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 NewsCatcher MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. 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 NewsCatcher payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the NewsCatcher tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"mcpServers": {
"newscatcher-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about NewsCatcher MCP in Windsurf
Use it with your favorite AI tools
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