Bring News Clustering
to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect NewsCatcher to Windsurf and start using all 4 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the NewsCatcher MCP Server?
Connect NewsCatcher to any AI agent and access a massive, real-time news feed aggregator with powerful clustering and filtering capabilities.
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
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your NewsCatcher API Key
- Start tracking global news trends from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
NewsCatcher uses AI to normalize and cluster news from diverse sources, making it easy to track narratives.
Who is this for?
- Media Analysts — Monitor how narratives evolve across different outlets using clustering
- Researchers — Find niche articles with precise filtering options
- Brand Managers — Track mentions across global media in real-time
Built-in capabilities (4)
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 grouped news stories (clusters)
Filter by "topic", "countries", or "lang". List available news sources
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
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple NewsCatcher tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 4 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 4 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
NewsCatcher in Windsurf
Why run NewsCatcher with Vinkius?
The NewsCatcher connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 4 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect NewsCatcher using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
NewsCatcher and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect NewsCatcher to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
NewsCatcher for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and NewsCatcher is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How does NewsCatcher differ from other news APIs?
NewsCatcher uses AI to cluster similar stories and normalize data from diverse sources, making it easier to track narratives and avoid duplicates.
Can I filter news by country and language?
Yes! You can filter by 'lang' (e.g., 'en', 'pt') and 'countries' (e.g., 'US', 'BR', 'FR') to get highly localized content.
What are 'News Clusters'?
News Clusters group articles that cover the same event or topic, allowing you to see diverse perspectives and coverage from different publishers.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.
Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.
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