How do I install the fast news mcp mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `RAPIDAPI_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Fast News MCP Server

Real-time news search, trending headlines, topic categories, and local news as MCP tools. Connects to the Fast News API on RapidAPI.

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What is the Fast News MCP Server?

Real-time news search, trending headlines, topic categories, and local news as MCP tools. Connects to the Fast News API on RapidAPI.

The short version

Real-time news search, trending headlines, topic categories, and local news — exposed as MCP tools so your AI agent can query news in plain language. No HTTP boilerplate required.

Source diversity — — no single domain dominates your feed (max 25% per domain)
Built-in deduplication — — near-identical articles are collapsed automatically
40+ languages — — trending and topic searches auto-translate into local queries
Clean previews — — up to 250-character excerpts with thumbnail URLs
Timeframe filters — — last hour, 24h, 7 days, 30 days

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
x-rapidapi-key	Your API key
x-rapidapi-host	fast-news-with-previews.p.rapidapi.com
search_news	Search any topic with filters for language, country, and timeframe. Supports source diversity and built-in deduplication.
advanced_search	Like search_news but with post-fetch controls — include/exclude specific sources, require thumbnails, and change sort order.
trending_headlines	Top headlines auto-translated into 40+ languages. Optionally filter by country and timeframe.
topic_categories	Browse 11 predefined categories: world, national, business, technology, entertainment, sports, science, health, politics, economy, environment. Combine two categories in one request.
local_news	News about a specific city, region, or area.

How to install the Fast News MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "fast-news": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.rapidapi.com",
        "--header",
        "x-api-host: fast-news-with-previews.p.rapidapi.com",
        "--header",
        "x-api-key: YOUR-API-KEY"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
RAPIDAPI_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Fast News MCP to Overview.”
“Use Fast News MCP to Endpoints.”
“Use Fast News MCP to Header.”

Frequently asked questions

Real-time news search, trending headlines, topic categories, and local news as MCP tools. Connects to the Fast News API on RapidAPI. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.