mcp-news-server
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that extends LLM capabilities with real-time news data integration.
MCP News Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that extends LLM capabilities with real-time news data integration.
Overview
This MCP server allows Large Language Models to access current news data through NewsAPI integration. It provides real-time context and information to enhance LLM responses with up-to-date news content.
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v16 or higher)
- NewsAPI key (get one at https://newsapi.org)
- GitHub Personal Access Token (for GitHub integration)
Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mcp-news-server.git
cd mcp-news-server
- Install dependencies:
npm install
- Create a
.envfile in the root directory with your API keys:
NEWS_API_KEY=your_news_api_key_here
GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN=your_github_token_here
Configuration
The MCP server configuration is managed through the mcp.json file. Here's how to configure different servers:
{
"mcpServers": {
"news": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"dist/index.js"
],
"env": {
"NEWS_API_KEY": "your_news_api_key_here"
}
}
}
}
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the file for details.
Support
For support and questions, please open an issue in the GitHub repository or contact the maintainers.
Acknowledgments
- NewsAPI for providing the news data
- Model Context Protocol for the server framework
- All contributors who have helped with the project
