Fast News MCP

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Search, trending, topics, and local news all in one MCP server. Article previews, deduplication, source filtering, and 40+ languages built in.

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- Search any topic with filters for language, country, and timeframe.
- Advanced search with source inclusion/exclusion and sort order.
- Trending headlines auto-translated into 40+ languages.
- Browse 11 predefined news categories (e.g., technology, sports).
- Local news queries by city, region, or area.

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name Fast News MCP

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Subscribe on RapidAPI (free tier available) to obtain an API key. Then connect the MCP server using mcp-remote and your key. Once connected, your AI agent can invoke the available news tools directly.

`health`

Returns basic service status information including the API version.

`Trending_Headlines`

Get localized trending headlines. This endpoint automatically translates the "top headlines" query into 40+ languages and supports regional variant.

`News`

Search for news articles by topic. Provide any topic query and receive a list of matching articles from diverse sources.

`Advanced_Search`

Search for news with post-fetch filtering and sorting. Uses the same core search as /news, plus additional controls.

`Local_News`

Get news specific to a geographic area, city, or region.

`Topic_Headlines`

Get news from predefined topic categories. Supports 11 canonical topics with automatic translation into 40+ languages. You can combine two topics in a single request.

- health: Returns basic service status information including the API version.
- Trending_Headlines: Get localized trending headlines. This endpoint automatically translates the "top headlines" query into 40+ languages and supports regional variant.
- News: Search for news articles by topic. Provide any topic query and receive a list of matching articles from diverse sources.
- Advanced_Search: Search for news with post-fetch filtering and sorting. Uses the same core search as /news, plus additional controls.
- Local_News: Get news specific to a geographic area, city, or region.
- Topic_Headlines: Get news from predefined topic categories. Supports 11 canonical topics with automatic translation into 40+ languages. You can combine two topics in a single request.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "fast news mcp": {
            "server": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "-y",
                    "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "server": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": [
            "-y",
            "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"
        ],
        "env": {
            "RAPIDAPI_KEY": ""
        }
    }
}

Transport

"stdio"

Package

"@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"

Registry

"npm"

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.

The server is hosted by RapidAPI and connects viamcp-remote. All you need is a RapidAPI subscription and your API key.

See the Fast News API in action:the-dispatcher-demo.vercel.app

Prerequisites:Node.js(fornpx) and a free RapidAPI subscription.

Add the following to your AI agent's MCP server configuration. ReplaceYOUR-API-KEYwith your RapidAPI key.

{ "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" ] } } }

Themcp-remotepackage is installed automatically bynpx. You don't need to install anything manually.

See theper-agent setup instructionsbelow for client-specific details.

Prefer the Quick Start above.Use this only if your setup specifically benefits from a single published package.

This repository is also published as the npm package @wllrdev/fast-news-mcp. It's a thin wrapper aroundmcp-remotethat reads your key from theRAPIDAPI_KEYenvironment variable instead of the command line:

{ "mcpServers": { "fast-news": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@wllrdev/fast-news-mcp"], "env": { "RAPIDAPI_KEY": "YOUR-API-KEY" } } } }

Once connected, your AI agent has access to these tools:

For full parameter documentation, see theAPI reference.

Find your client below and expand it for setup steps.

claude mcp add fast-news -- npx mcp-remote https://mcp.rapidapi.com --header "x-api-host: fast-news-with-previews.p.rapidapi.com" --header "x-api-key: YOUR-API-KEY"

Add--scope userto make it available globally across all projects.

Add the Quick Startconfig to your Claude Code MCP settings.
- Open Claude Desktop settings
- Navigate toDeveloper>Edit Config
- Paste the Quick Startconfig intoclaude_desktop_config.json
- Restart Claude Desktop
- OpenCursor Settings>MCP>New MCP Server
- Paste the Quick Startconfig
- ReplaceYOUR-API-KEYwith your key
- Enable the server

Add the following to your.vscode/mcp.json:

{ "servers": { "fast-news": { "type": "stdio", "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" ] } } }

Add theQuick Startconfig to your Windsurf MCP config file (~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json).
- Open Cline settings
- Go toMCP>Add New MCP Server
- SelectLocaland paste the Quick Startconfig

Add the Quick Startconfig to your~/.continue/config.jsonunder themcpServerskey.

Add the following to youropencode.json:

{ "mcp": { "fast-news": { "type": "remote", "url": "https://mcp.rapidapi.com", "headers": { "x-api-host": "fast-news-with-previews.p.rapidapi.com", "x-api-key": "YOUR-API-KEY" } } } }

codex mcp add fast-news -- npx mcp-remote https://mcp.rapidapi.com --header "x-api-host: fast-news-with-previews.p.rapidapi.com" --header "x-api-key: YOUR-API-KEY"

Once connected, try these prompts in your AI agent:

- "What are the trending headlines right now?"
- "Search for news about artificial intelligence"
- "Find local news about Tokyo"
- "Show me the latest technology news from the past week"
- "Search for climate news from BBC and Reuters only, sorted by newest first"
- "Get trending headlines in German"
- "Find sports and business news combined"
- "Show me health news with thumbnails only from the last 7 days"

The agent will use the MCP server to call the appropriate endpoint and return formatted results.

For full endpoint documentation, parameters, response formats, and code examples:

- Overview:docs.marvelousapi.com/apis/fastnews
- Endpoints:docs.marvelousapi.com/apis/fastnews/docs/endpoints/news
- Error Handling:docs.marvelousapi.com/apis/fastnews/docs/error-handling

- 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

The configuration and documentation in this repository are MIT licensed. The Fast News API itself is a commercial service hosted on RapidAPI — usage is subject to the RapidAPI Terms of Serviceand your subscription plan. The MIT license does not grant access to the API.

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Setting up with Highlight

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health

Trending_Headlines

News

Advanced_Search

Local_News

Topic_Headlines

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