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Newsdata MCP Server

MCP server for the NewsData.io REST API (latest/archive/crypto/market news, source discovery, aggregate counts).

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What is the Newsdata MCP Server?

MCP server for the NewsData.io REST API (latest/archive/crypto/market news, source discovery, aggregate counts).

What it actually does

The official MCP server for the Newsdata.io News API. It exposes real-time, historical, crypto, and market news — plus source discovery and aggregate counts — as tools for Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Zed, Cline, VS Code Copilot, Windsurf, ChatGPT Desktop, and any other MCP-compatible AI assistant. Ask questions in natural language; the assistant calls the right tool and returns formatted news.

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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.

ToolWhat it does
get_latest_news/api/1/latest
get_archive_news/api/1/archive
get_crypto_news/api/1/crypto
get_market_news/api/1/market
get_news_sources/api/1/sources
get_news_counts/api/1/count
get_crypto_counts/api/1/crypto/count
get_market_counts/api/1/market/count

How to install the Newsdata MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "newsdata": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["newsdata-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "NEWSDATA_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "NEWSDATA_BASE_URL": "your-value",
        "NEWSDATA_INTEGRATION_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
NEWSDATA_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
NEWSDATA_BASE_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
NEWSDATA_INTEGRATION_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Newsdata to get latest news.”
  • “Use Newsdata to get archive news.”
  • “Use Newsdata to get crypto news.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for the NewsData.io REST API (latest/archive/crypto/market news, source discovery, aggregate counts). Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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