News & Media MCP Server
Provides API access to multiple news sources including AP, BBC, NPR, Hacker News, and Google News search. Enables developers and content creators to retrieve and aggregate current news articles programmatically for applications such as news dashboards, analytics, or content curation.
Overview
The News MCP server offers programmatic access to a variety of prominent news sources through five distinct tools. It enables users to fetch the latest headlines and articles from trusted outlets and perform targeted news searches via Google News.
Key Capabilities
- get_ap_news: Retrieves current news articles from the Associated Press.
- get_bbc_news: Accesses the latest news from the BBC.
- get_npr_news: Fetches recent articles from NPR.
- get_hacker_news: Retrieves top stories and posts from Hacker News, focusing on technology and startups.
- search_google_news: Performs keyword-based searches across Google News to find relevant articles.
Use Cases
- Building a news aggregation dashboard that consolidates headlines from AP, BBC, and NPR using get_ap_news, get_bbc_news, and get_npr_news.
- Creating a technology trend monitoring tool by integrating get_hacker_news to surface emerging tech stories.
- Enabling custom news alerts or content curation by implementing keyword searches with search_google_news.
- Supporting editorial workflows with automated retrieval of latest news articles for fact-checking or content inspiration.
Who This Is For
This server is aimed at developers, data analysts, and content creators who need reliable access to diverse news sources via API. It is suitable for building news apps, analytics tools, or any system requiring automated news ingestion and search capabilities.