How to Use the WorldNewsAPI MCP in Claude

Q: How do I check WorldNewsAPI status using Claude Desktop?

You simply ask your agent to run checkapistatus. It validates the connection right in the chat. If it passes, you know you can trust the data coming from the MCP Server.

Q: Can WorldNewsAPI search for news articles using Claude Desktop?

Yep. You use searchworldnews and provide your keyword or phrase. Your agent returns a list of relevant world news articles, letting you narrow down what you need fast.

Q: If I get a URL, how does WorldNewsAPI help with Claude Desktop?

You run extractnewsfromurl and paste the link. The tool pulls out the full article content and all its associated metadata, giving you rich context.

Q: Does the MCP Server support multiple languages with Claude Desktop?

Yes. When using gettopworldnews, you specify both a country and a language code, ensuring your results are localized for accuracy.

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Check API Status with WorldNewsAPI

Use `check_api_status` to confirm if the WorldNews service is up and running. This confirms connectivity before you write complex code or run large data jobs. It’s a quick check that gives you peace of mind. You don't have to guess; your AI client tells you right away if the API connection is solid.

Search World News with Claude Desktop

The `search_world_news` tool lets you query articles across different topics. Just feed it a keyword or phrase, and your agent handles the rest. You pull together targeted reports instantly. You don't just get results; you get structured data pulled from global news sources.

Extract Article Details with WorldNewsAPI

When you have a specific article URL, `extract_news_from_url` pulls out the full content and metadata. This is better than just getting a headline. You get the whole story—the text, the source, all the details—which lets your AI client build reliable reports for your PM meetings.

Setup guide

Set up WorldNewsAPI 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 WorldNewsAPI 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 WorldNewsAPI 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 worldnewsapi-mcp.

json

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

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Common questions about WorldNewsAPI MCP in Claude Desktop

You simply ask your agent to run `check_api_status`. It validates the connection right in the chat. If it passes, you know you can trust the data coming from the MCP Server.

Yep. You use `search_world_news` and provide your keyword or phrase. Your agent returns a list of relevant world news articles, letting you narrow down what you need fast.

You run `extract_news_from_url` and paste the link. The tool pulls out the full article content and all its associated metadata, giving you rich context.

This server handles structured news articles, including text content, headlines, source names, and country/language parameters. It's purely public news information.

Yes. When using `get_top_world_news`, you specify both a country and a language code, ensuring your results are localized for accuracy.

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