TechSnif

by techsnif.com · com.techsnif/mcp

Agent-first tech news: ranked story clusters, coverage and discussion links, trends, and events.

OnlineRemote + local
Category
Search and web data
Connection
Remote (HTTP)
Tools
13 reported
Status
Online

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http techsnif https://mcp.techsnif.com/

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):

https://mcp.techsnif.com/

Or run it locally (npm)

claude mcp add techsnif -- npx -y @techsnif/mcp-server@3.3.1

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "techsnif": {
      "url": "https://mcp.techsnif.com/"
    }
  }
}

Tools it offers

13 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.

  • get_top_storiesGet tech story clusters from across the web. Each story aggregates coverage from multiple outlets (TechCrunch, The Verge, NYT, TechSnif, etc.) and includes links to social discussion (tweets, Reddit threads, LinkedIn pos
  • get_storyGet full details of a story cluster by slug, including all coverage links from every outlet (TechCrunch, NYT, TechSnif, etc.), direct URLs to social discussion posts (exact tweets, Reddit threads, LinkedIn posts, Bluesky
  • search_storiesFull-text search over story cluster headlines and excerpts, ranked by relevance. Returns matching story clusters with coverage links, discussion link counts, and TechSnif article references when available. Use get_story
  • get_tech_eventsGet upcoming tech industry events (conferences, summits, expos) with dates, locations, and URLs.
  • get_articlesList TechSnif editorial articles (original coverage written by TechSnif). Filter by category (AI, Startups, Venture, Robotics) or tag, and paginate with offset. Use get_article for the full body text.
  • get_articleGet a full TechSnif editorial article by slug, including the complete body text.
  • search_articlesFull-text search over TechSnif editorial article titles and excerpts, ranked by relevance. Returns article summaries with category, tags, and publish dates. Use get_article for the full body text, and paginate with offse
  • get_trending_articlesGet trending TechSnif editorial articles from the last 48 hours, ranked by coverage heat and recency. Use get_article for the full body text.
  • get_story_timelineGet the ranking history of a story cluster by slug: a time series of snapshots with rank, headline tier, commentary count, and coverage count at each point. Use this to see how a story rose, peaked, or faded across the n
  • get_changesGet story cluster changes since a timestamp: newly appeared clusters and updates to existing ones, each with a change type, a change time, and a story summary. Poll this to stay in sync with the TechSnif feed without ref
  • get_trending_storiesGet story clusters gaining momentum right now, ranked by velocity: how quickly coverage and discussion grew within a recent window. Each story includes its velocity score plus commentary and coverage deltas. Use get_stor
  • get_leaderboardGet TechSnif source or author leaderboards: which publications and journalists drive the most tech story coverage. Rank by story count over a 7-day, 30-day, or all-time window, optionally filtered by topic.
  • list_entitiesList the companies, people, and products TechSnif tracks across story clusters, with story counts. Only entities linked to at least one story are returned, most-covered first. Pass a returned slug as the entity param of

Questions

What is the TechSnif MCP server?

Agent-first tech news: ranked story clusters, coverage and discussion links, trends, and events. It is made by techsnif.com and listed in the official MCP Registry as com.techsnif/mcp. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add TechSnif to Claude?

In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://mcp.techsnif.com/. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http techsnif https://mcp.techsnif.com/

How do I add TechSnif to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://mcp.techsnif.com/.

How do I add TechSnif to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "techsnif": { "url": "https://mcp.techsnif.com/" } } }

Does TechSnif work right now?

Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.

What can TechSnif do?

It gives your AI 13 tools, including get_top_stories, get_story, search_stories, get_tech_events, get_articles. The full list is on this page.

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