• TRENDS
  • SUMMARIES
  • FILTERED
  • HUMAN

How to monitor real time news trends with your AI

Connect Mediastack to your AI client to turn global news feeds into intelligence. Your agent handles the scanning while you focus on the implications.

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Short answer

How can I use my AI to track live news?

Your AI uses the get_news tool to pull live headlines and trending topics from a massive global database. It filters these results based on your specific interests so you don't have to browse news sites manually. You'll get organized summaries of what's happening right now.

The results.

Where your news data lands.

The AI processes raw headlines into these specific outputs.

TRENDS

Emerging topic alerts

The AI identifies rising keywords and subjects across news feeds. You get a list of what's gaining traction in real time.

SUMMARIES

Condensed news briefings

Instead of reading dozens of articles, your agent pulls the core facts from multiple sources. You get the essential details without the fluff.

FILTERED

Niche subject tracking

The AI ignores the noise and only reports on the specific industries or people you care about. You stay focused on your specific domain.

HUMAN

Strategic decision making

The AI provides the data, but you decide how to act on it. You use the filtered news to guide your own professional moves.

The workflow

What your AI does when news breaks.

The AI acts as your eyes and ears across the global media landscape.

  1. Scan global feeds

    The agent reaches out to thousands of news sources to find the latest stories.

    get_news

  2. Filter by topic

    It narrows down the massive influx of data to only the keywords or regions you specified.

    get_news

  3. Detect patterns

    The AI looks for recurring themes or sudden spikes in specific news categories.

    get_news

  4. Draft briefings

    It organizes the findings into a readable format for you to review.

    get_news

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts once you have connected the MCP.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text for your actual interests or regions.

Mediastack Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OvulZaGsfNFXPiV9WHOYf9C3mu6dp5fYKhsEeUxn/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Mediastack capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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  "mcpServers": {
    "mediastack-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OvulZaGsfNFXPiV9WHOYf9C3mu6dp5fYKhsEeUxn/mcp"
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  • Get the latest news headlines regarding [renewable energy technology].

  • Find trending news stories in [London] from the last 24 hours.

  • Summarize the most recent news about [semiconductor manufacturing] trends.

  • Check for any breaking news related to [global shipping logistics].

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Start here

Connect Mediastack once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can immediately start chatting with your agent about live news.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can my AI send news alerts to my email automatically?

    No. The AI can pull the news and summarize it for you in your chat client, but it cannot send emails or trigger external notifications.

  • 02

    Does the AI write the news articles for me?

    No. The AI reads existing news from the Mediastack feed and summarizes it. It does not create original news content.

  • 03

    How fresh is the news data?

    The AI accesses live news feeds, so the information is as current as the latest headlines available through the tool.

  • 04

    Can I ask about news from a specific country?

    Yes. You can specify a country or region in your prompt to filter the news results.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete news stories from the source?

    No. The AI only has read access to the news data. It cannot modify or delete any content from the news providers.

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