# Press Release Structure Analyzer MCP for AI Agents MCP

> Press Release Structure Analyzer validates your news announcements against professional journalistic standards. It checks for inverted pyramid structure, AP style compliance, quote density, and lead paragraph completeness. Use it to ensure your press releases actually get picked up by news desks.

## Overview
- **Category:** journalism
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yRbwYv1W1Zd21Eda8jWUPzbhc4g5WspVF9djbXJy/mcp
- **Tags:** press-release, ap-style, newsroom, verification, writing-standards

## Description

Writing a press release that actually gets published feels like a minefield. You can spend hours perfecting a headline only to have a news desk toss it because it's too long or lacks a clear why in the first paragraph. This MCP takes the guesswork out of that process. Instead of manually counting characters or second-guessing your quote placement, you can have your agent run a full audit on your draft. It checks if your lead hits the critical news pillars and ensures your boilerplate and dateline are formatted correctly. It's a massive time-saver for anyone who needs to move from a rough draft to a polished, submission-ready announcement. You'll find it easy to plug into your existing workflow via the Vinkius catalog, letting you maintain a consistent voice across every release without the headache of manual style checks.

## Tools

### audit_quote_standards
Analyze your quote density and make sure every quote has proper attribution to the right person. This ensures your release doesn't feel like a quote dump.

### validate_structural_format
Verify that your headline, dateline, and boilerplate meet standard journalistic formatting rules. It keeps your layout professional and consistent.

### verify_lead_elements
Check if your first paragraph contains all the necessary news pillars like Who, What, Where, When, and Why. This ensures your lead is actually informative.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Check this lead: 'The tech giant launched a new phone in Tokyo today for everyone.'
```

**Response:** 
```
The lead is missing the 'Why' element. It identifies Who (tech giant), What (new phone), When (today), and Where (Tokyo), but doesn't explain the purpose or reason for the launch.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Is this headline okay? 'Breaking News: Massive Storm Hits New York City and Causes Widespread Damage Across the Five Boroughs Today!'
```

**Response:** 
```
The headline is invalid. It exceeds the 100-character limit typical for AP style. You should shorten it to focus on the primary action.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Analyze this quote: 'We are excited,' said John Doe, CEO of TechCorp.
```

**Response:** 
```
The attribution is complete. It correctly includes the Name (John Doe), Title (CEO), and Company (TechCorp).
```

## Capabilities

### Verify lead news pillars
Checks if your first paragraph contains the Who, What, Where, When, and Why elements.

### Check headline length
Validates your headline against standard AP style character limits.

### Audit quote density
Analyzes the balance of quotes and ensures every one has proper attribution.

### Validate boilerplate formatting
Ensures your dateline and boilerplate follow professional newsroom standards.

### Detect missing news elements
Identifies gaps in your lead paragraph to ensure it meets journalistic requirements.

## Use Cases

### Wire service submission check
A PR agency needs to check a client's announcement for AP style compliance before sending it to a wire service.

### Internal company news audit
A communications lead wants to make sure an internal company update follows the inverted pyramid structure.

### Headline length verification
A journalist needs to verify that their draft headline isn't too long for a specific news outlet's requirements.

### Marketing launch review
A marketing team wants to ensure their product launch news has enough quote variety and proper attribution.

## Benefits

- Stop wasting time on rejected drafts by catching AP style violations before you hit send.
- Ensure your lead paragraph actually hooks the reader by verifying all news pillars are present.
- Maintain a consistent professional voice across all announcements with automated formatting checks.
- Avoid quote stuffing by getting an instant audit on quote density and attribution completeness.
- Speed up the move from rough draft to final version by identifying structural issues in seconds.
- Keep your boilerplate and dateline consistent across every single release you produce.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get a professional audit of your press release in seconds.

1. Connect the MCP to your preferred AI client.
2. Paste your press release draft into the chat.
3. Get a detailed report on structural flaws and style violations.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can Press Release Structure Analyzer check my AP style?**
Yes, it specifically audits your headlines and formatting against AP style guidelines to ensure your news is ready for publication.

**Does the Press Release Structure Analyzer check my lead paragraph?**
It uses a specific tool to verify that your first paragraph contains the Who, What, Where, When, and Why pillars.

**How does Press Release Structure Analyzer help with quotes?**
It audits your quote density and checks to make sure every quote has proper attribution to a specific person and title.

**Can I use Press Release Structure Analyzer for internal company news?**
Absolutely. It's perfect for ensuring internal announcements follow a professional, easy-to-read structure like the inverted pyramid.

**Will Press Release Structure Analyzer help me get my PR picked up?**
By catching structural errors and style violations early, it helps ensure your release meets the professional standards news desks look for.

**Is Press Release Structure Analyzer good for news wires?**
Yes, it's designed to validate the specific formatting and structural requirements common in news wire services.

**What does the tool check for in a lead paragraph?**
It uses `verify_lead_elements` to ensure the Who, What, When, Where, and Why are all present.

**How is headline length validated?**
The `validate_structural_formatting` tool checks that the headline does not exceed 100 characters per AP style.

**Can it check for proper quote attribution?**
Yes, `audit_quote_standards` verifies that quotes include the speaker's name, title, and company.