GNews
by @gnews-io · io.github.gnews-io/gnews
Official GNews API server: search news articles and top headlines from 80,000+ sources.
- Category
- Search and web data
- Connection
- Remote (HTTP)
- Tools
- 2 reported
- Status
- Online
Connect it to your AI
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http gnews https://mcp.gnews.io/Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps
Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):
https://mcp.gnews.io/This server expects extra headers, usually an API key from its maker.
Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"gnews": {
"url": "https://mcp.gnews.io/"
}
}
}Tools it offers
2 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.
searchtop_headlines
Questions
What is the GNews MCP server?
Official GNews API server: search news articles and top headlines from 80,000+ sources. It is made by @gnews-io and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.gnews-io/gnews. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.
How do I add GNews to Claude?
In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://mcp.gnews.io/. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http gnews https://mcp.gnews.io/
How do I add GNews 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.gnews.io/.
How do I add GNews to Cursor?
Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "gnews": { "url": "https://mcp.gnews.io/" } } }
Does GNews work right now?
Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.
What can GNews do?
It gives your AI 2 tools, including search, top_headlines. The full list is on this page.
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