# ArcXP MCP for AI Agents MCP

> ArcXP MCP lets your AI client take full control of professional newsroom CMS workflows. You can draft, search, update articles, and manage media assets like photos and videos—all through natural conversation without touching the complex publishing editor.

## Overview
- **Category:** productivity
- **Price:** Free
- **Tags:** publishing-workflow, cms-integration, newsroom-automation, content-distribution, media-management, editorial-tools

## Description

The ArcXP MCP connects your writing or editorial workflow directly to a major content management system (CMS). Forget logging into clunky interfaces or wrestling with complicated JSON schemas just to publish an update. This connection lets you talk to your newsroom and get things done.

Your AI client handles the heavy lifting. Need to find all articles mentioning 'Election 2024'? Just ask. Want to pull a high-resolution photo asset for tomorrow's piece? It retrieves it. Need to publish a completely new story structured according to strict editorial rules? Done. You manage content, media, and author profiles using nothing but conversation.

It’s the difference between navigating a decade-old web portal and having an expert assistant who knows where everything is. Finding this kind of deep integration usually means checking large catalogs like Vinkius; here, you get immediate command over your entire digital publication suite.

## Tools

### create_ans_content
Creates a brand new content article in the CMS using strict schema data.

### delete_ans_content
Deletes an entire piece of content from the CMS. Use this with extreme caution as it is permanent.

### get_ans_content
Fetches all data associated with a specific article ID in the Content API.

### get_content_author
Retrieves detailed profile information for a specific publisher or author from Arc XP.

### get_photo_asset
Pulls down a requested, high-resolution photo asset from the Media Library.

### get_video_asset
Retrieves specific video content and its associated stream playlists from the Video Center.

### list_content_authors
Presents a list of all active authors registered in the CMS's Author Service.

### search_ans_content
Searches across the newsroom for content matching specific criteria or keywords.

### search_photo_assets
Performs a dedicated search against the Media Library to find relevant photo assets.

### update_ans_content
Applies revisions or metadata changes to an existing article record in the CMS.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
I need to find all articles related to climate change from the last five years.
```

**Response:** 
```
**Search Results: Climate Coverage**
*   **Title:** Global Warming Trends (2018)
    *   *Status:* Published, Last Edited: 2018-11-05
    *   *Key Tags:* #ClimateAction, #Science
*   **Title:** Coastal Erosion Report (2021)
    *   *Status:* Draft, Author: J. Smith
    *   *Content Snippet:* 'Data shows a 15% increase in sea level...' 

I found 47 matching records. Do you want me to summarize the content of the 2021 draft?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What are the bios for our top three reporters?
```

**Response:** 
```
**Top Active Publisher Profiles**

*   **Michael Doe (Global Editor):** Over 15 years covering global politics. Specializes in diplomatic relations and international law.
*   **Angela Ruiz (Sports Reporter):** Dedicated coverage of major sporting events, with a focus on athlete background and cultural impact.
*   **Kenji Tanaka (Tech Correspondent):** Expert on emerging technologies, from AI policy to quantum computing breakthroughs.

Would you like me to pull any specific article payload for any of these authors?
```

## Capabilities

### Drafting and Publishing New Stories
The MCP lets you create brand new content articles directly into the CMS without entering any editor screen.

### Searching Historic Content
You can query your entire library using advanced search syntax to locate specific historical reports or drafts by keywords and metadata.

### Retrieving Media Assets
The system searches the media library and fetches high-resolution photos, video assets, and associated thumbnails for immediate use.

### Updating Existing Articles
You can modify published or draft articles by sending updates to specific content records.

### Managing Author Profiles
The MCP lists registered publishers and retrieves biographies for author verification and context setting.

## Use Cases

### Need to update an article after a live event
A journalist asks their agent: 'The market data changed for the XYZ report. Update the main body and change the publication date.' The agent uses `update_ans_content` and pushes the revision directly, ensuring accuracy.

### Gathering background research on a competitor
An editor asks: 'Find all articles mentioning 'Tesla' that were published in Q3 2023.' The agent uses `search_ans_content` and returns a list of specific stories, allowing the editor to draft related follow-ups.

### Creating an issue feature with multiple media types
A publisher asks: 'I need a story about renewable energy. Draft it using the latest report payload and include three photos of solar panels.' The agent uses `create_ans_content` and `get_photo_asset` simultaneously.

### Cleaning up old, orphaned content
A media engineer needs to archive outdated drafts. They ask: 'Delete all draft articles related to the 2019 election.' The agent uses `delete_ans_content`, executing a safe cleanup task.

## Benefits

- Update articles instantly: Use the `update_ans_content` tool to change published stories or metadata without manual UI interaction.
- Find anything, fast: Run deep searches using `search_ans_content` or `search_photo_assets` across years of archives in seconds.
- Saves time on research: The MCP allows you to list authors with `list_content_authors` and fetch full profiles with `get_content_author` instantly.
- Drafting power: Use the `create_ans_content` tool to generate fully structured stories based only on a prompt, skipping the initial drafting phase.
- Media retrieval: Need a picture or video? The MCP fetches specific assets using `get_photo_asset` or `get_video_asset`, so you don't waste time downloading them.

## How It Works

The bottom line is that you treat your entire publishing suite like a single chat interface, letting the AI client handle all the complex API calls in the background.

1. Connect your AI client to the Vinkius catalog and authorize access using your ArcXP Environment URL and Access Token.
2. The AI agent uses natural language commands to decide which underlying action is needed (e.g., 'Find all photos of the Mayor').
3. ArcXP executes the task, returning structured data or confirmation directly back to your conversation thread.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does ArcXP MCP help automate publishing workflows?**
The MCP lets your AI client manage the entire content lifecycle. You can create new articles, update existing ones with fresh data, and publish everything without ever opening the CMS editor yourself.

**Can I use ArcXP MCP to search old news stories?**
Yes. The platform lets you run powerful searches across your entire content library using specific syntax, allowing you to find archived reports or articles from years past instantly.

**Does this MCP help with media assets like photos and videos?**
Absolutely. You can search the dedicated media library for high-resolution photos and retrieve video assets, making sure your story has all its necessary visuals before publishing.

**What if I need to delete old or inaccurate content?**
The MCP provides a tool to delete content. However, since this action is irreversible, you must always confirm the exact article ID and scope with your agent first.

**Does ArcXP MCP connect only to my company's newsroom?**
Yes. When connected via Vinkius, it integrates directly with your unique ArcXP tenant environment, ensuring you are always working on your proprietary content and assets.