NewsCatcher Connector for AI agents.
4 live capabilities
Track global news narratives and real-time media trends.
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Why people use NewsCatcher
NewsCatcher for Global Media Monitoring
This Connector changes that by letting your agent pull everything into one place. It uses clustering to group similar stories, so you can see the full narrative at a glance. You get a clear picture of the global conversation without the tab-switching headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get real-time, organized news data delivered directly to your AI chat.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Tracking a product launch in a foreign market
A PR manager wants to see if a product launch is getting positive coverage in Japan.
- Real-world use case 02
Analyzing global narrative shifts
A journalist wants to see how different countries are reporting on a new tech regulation.
- Real-world use case 03
Finding niche research in local languages
A researcher needs to find academic news in German about green energy.
Complete set · 4capabilities
The complete NewsCatcher capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NewsCatcher.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 4 available through NewsCatcher.
- 01 Capability
Get latest news
Fetches the most recent articles for a specific topic, country, or source. It's the fastest way to get a pulse on what's happening right now.
- 02 Capability
Search news
Performs deep searches using keywords, language filters, and relevancy sorting. You can use this to find specific historical or niche news.
- 03 Capability
Get news clusters
Pulls grouped stories so you can see multiple perspectives on a single event. This helps you identify the core narrative of a breaking news story.
- 04 Capability
List sources
Shows all available news outlets filtered by country or topic. Use this to verify which sources are available for your specific region.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask NewsCatcher to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NewsCatcher from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1uoRYwnRrtgJUovZh3q2aNAifo00vkBTMLD0c0Lr/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it NewsCatcher, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable NewsCatcher for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1uoRYwnRrtgJUovZh3q2aNAifo00vkBTMLD0c0Lr/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the NewsCatcher URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable NewsCatcher in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"newscatcher": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1uoRYwnRrtgJUovZh3q2aNAifo00vkBTMLD0c0Lr/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using NewsCatcher
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NewsCatcher, help me...". 4 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"newscatcher": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1uoRYwnRrtgJUovZh3q2aNAifo00vkBTMLD0c0Lr/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using NewsCatcher
Ask Copilot: "Using NewsCatcher, help me...". 4 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"newscatcher": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1uoRYwnRrtgJUovZh3q2aNAifo00vkBTMLD0c0Lr/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using NewsCatcher
Open Cascade and ask: "Using NewsCatcher, help me...". 4 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"newscatcher": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1uoRYwnRrtgJUovZh3q2aNAifo00vkBTMLD0c0Lr/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using NewsCatcher
Ask Cline: "Using NewsCatcher, help me...". 4 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add newscatcher --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_1uoRYwnRrtgJUovZh3q2aNAifo00vkBTMLD0c0Lr/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using NewsCatcher
Ask Claude: "Using NewsCatcher, show me...". 4 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work NewsCatcher can move forward.
Journalists and researchers who are tired of manual Google alerts and need to see the bigger picture of how stories are breaking globally.
Media Analyst
Watches how narratives shift across different countries to spot misinformation or PR wins.
Brand Manager
Tracks mentions of a company across 100,000 sources to gauge global sentiment.
Academic Researcher
Finds niche reports in specific languages that wouldn't show up in a standard search.
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Before you connect
Questions about NewsCatcher.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can NewsCatcher MCP find news in different languages?
Yes, it can. You can filter searches by specific language codes, allowing your agent to find and summarize news from international sources in their native tongues.
How does NewsCatcher MCP group similar stories together?
It uses clustering technology to identify stories with similar themes. This lets you see how multiple different outlets are reporting on the same event in one view.
Can I use NewsCatcher MCP to track specific news sources?
Absolutely. You can list available sources by topic or country and then ask your agent to pull the latest headlines from those specific publishers.
How many news sources does NewsCatcher MCP have access to?
It provides access to over 100,000 news sources worldwide, covering a massive range of topics, regions, and languages.
Can NewsCatcher MCP help me see how a story is being reported globally?
That is its primary strength. By using clustering, you can see the different ways a single story is being framed across various countries and media types.
Is NewsCatcher MCP good for monitoring my brand's reputation?
Yes, it is excellent for that. You can track mentions of your brand across global media in real-time to gauge sentiment and identify emerging trends.
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.
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