• LIVE FEED
  • DEEP DIVE
  • ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN

How to fetch real-time news stories with your AI

Connect Newslit to your agent to pull live headlines and report data into your conversation. Once linked, your AI handles the heavy lifting of scanning your news feeds.

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Short answer

How can I get the latest news into my AI chat?

Your AI uses the Newslit connector to pull specific reports or a full list of current stories. You'll get direct links and headlines to use in your analysis or summaries.

Where your news data lands.

Direct access to your reports.

The AI moves data from your Newslit reports into your active chat session.

LIVE FEED

Instant headline lists

The AI pulls a fresh list of stories so you can see what just broke. You get the titles and the direct links immediately.

DEEP DIVE

Full report access

Your agent reads through a specific report to find details you missed. This brings the full context of a news package into your chat.

ANALYSIS

Smart news summaries

The AI processes the fetched headlines to find patterns or specific topics. You get a condensed version of the news without scrolling through feeds.

HUMAN

Your final decision

The AI provides the links and the facts, but you decide which stories matter. You remain in control of the final editorial or research output.

The workflow

What your AI does when the news arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your Newslit account and your chat window.

  1. Scan news feeds

    The AI looks through your available Newslit content to find the most recent updates.

    list_stories

  2. Read specific reports

    If you need more than just a headline, the AI pulls the full content of a specific news package.

    get_report

  3. Filter for relevance

    The AI narrows down the list of stories based on the specific topics you asked about.

    list_stories

  4. Present findings

    The AI displays the headlines and links in your chat so you can click through to the original sources.

    get_report

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the connection immediately.

Starting points

These are basic ways to start. Swap out the specific report names or topics to match your actual Newslit data.

Newslit Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JC15OBa1kMCNZKSPEIK14hkoj9yPDkOUItLC6QOc/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 — Newslit capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "newslit-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_JC15OBa1kMCNZKSPEIK14hkoj9yPDkOUItLC6QOc/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List the latest stories from my Newslit feed.

  • Get the details from the Morning Briefing report.

  • Show me all news stories related to tech from my Newslit reports.

  • Summarize the main points from the latest industry report.

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Start here

Connect Newslit once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect your account. Your login stays encrypted and secure on our end, and you can find the full technical details on the Connector page.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI publish news stories back to Newslit?

    No. The AI can only read stories and reports from Newslit to bring them into your chat.

  • 02

    Does the AI delete any of my existing reports?

    No. The AI has read-only access to your stories and reports.

  • 03

    How does the AI know which report to open?

    You tell the AI which report you want, or it can list all available reports for you to choose from.

  • 04

    Can I get the actual article URLs?

    Yes. The AI pulls the links directly from the reports so you can visit the original sources.

  • 05

    Will the AI update my news feed automatically?

    No. The AI only fetches news when you ask it to via a prompt.

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