Currents Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Get real-time global news and search millions of articles for research.
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Why people use Currents
Currents for Global News Monitoring and Research
Currents changes that. You just tell your agent what you're looking for, like find me tech news from Brazil or search for semiconductor trends. It pulls the data directly, filters out the noise, and gives you the facts in one place.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to a massive, filterable news database through your AI client.
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 competitor
An analyst wants to see every mention of a rival company in the UK.
- Real-world use case 02
Fact checking
A writer needs to verify a story about a new law.
- Real-world use case 03
Trend spotting
A creator wants to see what's happening in tech in Japan.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete Currents capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Currents.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Currents.
- 01 Capability
Get latest news
Pulls the most recent news articles in real-time without needing specific keywords. It is useful for getting a quick pulse on current events.
- 02 Capability
List regions
Shows all the countries and geographical regions available for news filtering. Use this to see where you can pull data from.
- 03 Capability
Search news
Searches millions of articles using keywords or boolean logic like AND, OR, and NOT. This is the main capability for deep research.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through Currents.
- 04 Capability
Check auth
Verifies that your API key is working correctly with the Currents service. It helps you troubleshoot connection issues quickly.
- 05 Capability
List categories
Returns a list of all news categories like sports, technology, and business. Use this to see how you can group your results.
- 06 Capability
List languages
Lists the different languages available for news results. This helps you find news from international sources in their native tongue.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Currents to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Currents 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_GcVcPV2piqGY8uVOJ4XchT5ANoCGgehNtGzDhyP2/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 Currents, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Currents for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GcVcPV2piqGY8uVOJ4XchT5ANoCGgehNtGzDhyP2/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 Currents URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Currents in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"currents": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GcVcPV2piqGY8uVOJ4XchT5ANoCGgehNtGzDhyP2/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 Currents
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Currents, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"currents": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GcVcPV2piqGY8uVOJ4XchT5ANoCGgehNtGzDhyP2/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 Currents
Ask Copilot: "Using Currents, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"currents": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GcVcPV2piqGY8uVOJ4XchT5ANoCGgehNtGzDhyP2/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 Currents
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Currents, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"currents": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GcVcPV2piqGY8uVOJ4XchT5ANoCGgehNtGzDhyP2/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 Currents
Ask Cline: "Using Currents, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add currents --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_GcVcPV2piqGY8uVOJ4XchT5ANoCGgehNtGzDhyP2/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 Currents
Ask Claude: "Using Currents, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Currents can move forward.
This is for anyone who needs to stay on top of global events without spending all day refreshing tabs. It's for people who need facts, not just headlines.
Market Analyst
Tracking competitor moves and industry shifts across different countries in real-time.
Content Creator
Finding unique stories and verifying facts across multiple global news sources.
Academic Researcher
Digging through years of news archives for specific data points or historical trends.
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Before you connect
Questions about Currents.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Currents MCP find news from specific countries?
Yes, it can. You can filter news by any of the supported countries and regions to get localized updates.
How does Currents MCP handle old news stories?
It can search through millions of archived articles. You can use pagination to find specific events from the past.
Can I filter news by language with Currents MCP?
Yes, you can. The capability supports multiple languages, so you can get news in the language of your choice.
Is Currents MCP good for market research?
It's great for it. You can use boolean logic to find specific mentions of companies or trends across global news feeds.
What kind of news categories does Currents MCP cover?
It covers a wide range of categories including technology, business, health, science, and sports.
Can my agent search for specific keywords using Currents MCP?
Yes, you can use the search capability to look for specific keywords or use complex boolean queries to find exactly what you need.
How do I find the latest news without specific keywords?
Use the get_latest_news capability. It provides a real-time stream of international news. You can optionally filter by language, country, or category to narrow down the stream.
Can I search for articles using complex logic like AND/OR?
Yes! Use the search_news capability and provide your logic in the query parameter. This allows you to use boolean syntax to find exactly what you need across millions of articles.
How do I know which country codes or categories are supported?
You can use the list_regions capability to see all supported 2-letter country codes and the list_categories capability to see the canonical list of news categories available for filtering.
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