MCP News API Server

Created By
matteoantocia year ago
An MCP server exposing News API endpoints for searching and retrieving news articles. Provides reliable, easy-to-use tools for integrating news data into applications and workflows, with robust error handling and secure API key management.
Overview

What is MCP News API Server?

MCP News API Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes endpoints from the News API to search for and retrieve news articles, allowing programmatic access to news data.

How to use MCP News API Server?

To use the MCP News API Server, clone the repository, install dependencies, set your News API key in the environment, and run the server using Node.js.

Key features of MCP News API Server?

  • Exposes News API endpoints for searching and retrieving news articles.
  • Robust error handling and secure API key management.
  • Supports multiple input parameters for customized news searches.

Use cases of MCP News API Server?

  1. Integrating news data into applications and workflows.
  2. Building news aggregation tools.
  3. Creating custom news feeds based on user preferences.

FAQ from MCP News API Server?

  • How do I get a News API key?

You can obtain a News API key by signing up at https://newsapi.org.

  • What programming language is used?

The server is built using TypeScript.

  • Is there any error handling?

Yes, the server provides meaningful error messages based on the News API response.

Project Info
Created At
a year ago
Updated At
a year ago
Author Name
matteoantoci
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Language
TypeScript
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