# News MCP

> News MCP. Search millions of articles and track breaking headlines from over 150,000 global news sources in real-time. Monitor market mentions, find niche industry data, or get instant top stories filtered by country or category.

## Overview
- **Category:** knowledge-management
- **Price:** Free
- **Tags:** breaking-news, article-search, media-monitoring, global-headlines, news-api

## Description

This connector gives your AI client direct access to the world's largest repository of published information. You stop relying on aggregated summaries and start pulling live headlines and historical articles from thousands of publishers globally. Whether you need to monitor a competitor's mentions across every major domain, track tech trends in specific countries, or just find out what happened yesterday—you get it all here. The power comes from the ability to query this massive dataset using advanced filtering methods. Connecting your agent via Vinkius gives you instant access to this comprehensive news catalog, letting you monitor everything from niche blogs to global wire services through natural conversation. It's about getting context instantly, not just a feed of links.

## Tools

### search_everything
Searches through millions of articles from over 150,000 news sources using advanced operators like AND or OR.

### list_sources
Returns a list of verified publishers that are currently available to provide top headlines.

### get_top_headlines
Retrieves the live, breaking top stories and current major headlines filtered by category or country.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Search for the latest news about 'Quantum Computing' from the last 7 days.
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**Response:** 
```
I've found several articles regarding Quantum Computing. Highlights include a breakthrough in error correction from Google and a new partnership between IBM and several research universities. Would you like the full summaries?
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**Prompt:** 
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What are the top technology headlines in the US right now?
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**Response:** 
```
The top tech stories in the US currently feature new AI regulations being debated in Congress, the launch of a new flagship smartphone, and a major cybersecurity update from Microsoft. I can provide the links to any of these.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
List all available news sources for sports in France.
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**Response:** 
```
I've identified several sports news sources in France, including L'Equipe and various regional publishers. You can use these identifiers to filter your future searches for more targeted results.
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## Capabilities

### Search across all articles
Run highly specific keyword searches across millions of archived and live news stories.

### Get breaking top headlines
Retrieve the absolute latest, most important stories filtered by category or country.

### List available publishers
View and use a list of verified news sources to narrow down your monitoring scope.

## Use Cases

### A competitor suddenly appears in the news
The marketing manager needs to know if a rival just launched a product. They ask their agent, 'Search for mentions of Competitor X and Product Y.' The MCP runs `search_everything` across all sources, immediately surfacing articles proving market activity and providing direct links.

### Need the current pulse on a specific industry
The strategist is building an investment thesis. They ask for 'Top Business Headlines in Singapore today.' The agent uses `get_top_headlines`, filtering by country and category, giving them immediate, actionable context without searching multiple financial news sites.

### Validating a data source's reach
The editor needs to verify if a regional sports publication is included in the main headline feed. They run `list_sources` first. This confirms the publisher is available, allowing them to build a much more reliable automated workflow.

## Benefits

- Deep historical context: Don't just get the headlines. Use `search_everything` to pull articles from specific dates or filter by domain, giving you full proof of a trend.
- Focused monitoring: Instead of sifting through general news, use `get_top_headlines` to pull only breaking stories in 'Technology' within the US right now.
- Source verification: Need to know *who* is reporting it? Use `list_sources` first. This lets you narrow your search and trust specific publishers for key data points.
- Time savings: You cut out hours of manual browsing across dozens of news sites. Your agent handles the query, filters the results, and gives you the compiled list instantly.
- Actionable intelligence: Go beyond reading summaries. Use this MCP to build a real-time monitor that flags every mention of your company or industry keyword globally.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get real-time, filtered news data fed directly to your workflow without manual API calls or complex setup.

1. Subscribe to this MCP in the Vinkius catalog.
2. Enter your required API Key into your AI client's settings.
3. Ask your agent a specific question, like 'What are the top tech stories in Japan?' and let it run the query.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does News MCP help me monitor competitors?**
You use the `search_everything` tool to track mentions of specific competitor names or products. You can combine keywords with advanced operators (AND, OR) to filter out noise and focus only on relevant news coverage.

**What is the best way to find breaking headlines?**
Use `get_top_headlines`. This tool specifically pulls the latest top stories based on filters like country or category, giving you the most current and important information immediately.

**Can I check which news sources are available for use?**
Yes. Run `list_sources` to get a verified list of publishers that can provide top headlines. This is useful for ensuring your monitoring scope is accurate and complete.

**Do I need an API key to use the News MCP?**
Yep, you do. You must obtain and enter your specific API Key into your client's settings before any queries will work. This authenticates access to the database.