NewsCatcher MCP Server for Mastra AI 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Mastra AI is a TypeScript-native agent framework built for modern web stacks. Connect NewsCatcher through Vinkius and Mastra agents discover all tools automatically. type-safe, streaming-ready, and deployable anywhere Node.js runs.
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import { Agent } from "@mastra/core/agent";
import { createMCPClient } from "@mastra/mcp";
import { openai } from "@ai-sdk/openai";
async function main() {
// Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
const mcpClient = await createMCPClient({
servers: {
"newscatcher": {
url: "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
},
},
});
const tools = await mcpClient.getTools();
const agent = new Agent({
name: "NewsCatcher Agent",
instructions:
"You help users interact with NewsCatcher " +
"using 4 tools.",
model: openai("gpt-4o"),
tools,
});
const result = await agent.generate(
"What can I do with NewsCatcher?"
);
console.log(result.text);
}
main();
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About NewsCatcher MCP Server
Connect NewsCatcher to any AI agent and access a massive, real-time news feed aggregator with powerful clustering and filtering capabilities.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and NewsCatcher tool infrastructure. Connect 4 tools through Vinkius and use Mastra's built-in workflow engine to chain tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution. deployable to any Node.js host in one command.
What you can do
- Real-Time Search — Search millions of articles instantly with keyword, language, country, and source filters
- Latest News Feed — Get the most recent articles for any topic or publisher
- News Clustering — Group similar stories to see how different outlets cover the same event
- Source Discovery — List available news sources by country, topic, or language
- Global Coverage — Access news from over 100,000 sources worldwide
The NewsCatcher MCP Server exposes 4 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Mastra AI in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect NewsCatcher to Mastra AI via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the NewsCatcher MCP Server with Mastra AI.
Install dependencies
Run npm install @mastra/core @mastra/mcp @ai-sdk/openai
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Run the agent
Save to agent.ts and run with npx tsx agent.ts
Explore tools
Mastra discovers 4 tools from NewsCatcher via MCP
Why Use Mastra AI with the NewsCatcher MCP Server
Mastra AI provides unique advantages when paired with NewsCatcher through the Model Context Protocol.
Mastra's agent abstraction provides a clean separation between LLM logic and tool infrastructure. add NewsCatcher without touching business code
Built-in workflow engine chains MCP tool calls with conditional logic, retries, and parallel execution for complex automation
TypeScript-native: full type inference for every NewsCatcher tool response with IDE autocomplete and compile-time checks
One-command deployment to any Node.js host. Vercel, Railway, Fly.io, or your own infrastructure
NewsCatcher + Mastra AI Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Mastra AI combined with the NewsCatcher MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Automated workflows: build multi-step agents that query NewsCatcher, process results, and trigger downstream actions in a typed pipeline
SaaS integrations: embed NewsCatcher as a first-class tool in your product's AI features with Mastra's clean agent API
Background jobs: schedule Mastra agents to query NewsCatcher on a cron and store results in your database automatically
Multi-agent systems: create specialist agents that collaborate using NewsCatcher tools alongside other MCP servers
NewsCatcher MCP Tools for Mastra AI (4)
These 4 tools become available when you connect NewsCatcher to Mastra AI via MCP:
get_latest_news
Use "q" for keywords, "topic" (e.g., "sports"), "countries" (e.g., "US"), or "sources" (e.g., "cnn.com"). Get the latest news articles for a topic or source
get_news_clusters
Get grouped news stories (clusters)
list_sources
Filter by "topic", "countries", or "lang". List available news sources
search_news
Use "q" for keywords, "lang" for language (e.g., "en"), "countries" for country codes (e.g., "US"), and "sort_by" (relevancy, date). Search for news articles using keywords and filters
Example Prompts for NewsCatcher in Mastra AI
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Mastra AI agent to start working with NewsCatcher immediately.
"Find latest news about 'Artificial Intelligence' in the US."
"Show me clusters for the topic 'Elections'."
"List all English news sources available for Sports."
Troubleshooting NewsCatcher MCP Server with Mastra AI
Common issues when connecting NewsCatcher to Mastra AI through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
createMCPClient not exported
npm install @mastra/mcpNewsCatcher + Mastra AI FAQ
Common questions about integrating NewsCatcher MCP Server with Mastra AI.
How does Mastra AI connect to MCP servers?
MCPClient with the server URL and pass it to your agent. Mastra discovers all tools and makes them available with full TypeScript types.Can Mastra agents use tools from multiple servers?
Does Mastra support workflow orchestration?
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Connect NewsCatcher to Mastra AI
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 4 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.