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The Verge News MCP Server

by manimohans

The Verge News MCP Server is a tool that fetches and searches news from The Verge's RSS feed. It allows users to stay updated with the latest news and search for specific topics.

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What is The Verge News MCP Server?

This is an MCP (Modular Computation Platform) server designed to fetch and search news articles from The Verge, a popular technology news website. It provides tools to retrieve the latest news, a random selection from the past week, and search for articles by keyword.

How to use The Verge News MCP Server?

To use this server, you can either run it locally after cloning the repository and installing dependencies, or integrate it with platforms like Claude for Desktop or Smithery. The README provides detailed instructions for each method, including configuration steps and example queries.

Key features of The Verge News MCP Server

  • Fetch today's news from The Verge

  • Fetch a random selection of news from The Verge's past week

  • Search for news articles by keyword

  • Integration with Claude for Desktop

  • Integration with Smithery

Use cases of The Verge News MCP Server

  • Staying updated on the latest technology news from The Verge

  • Quickly finding articles on specific topics using keyword search

  • Integrating news retrieval into automated workflows using MCP

  • Providing news summaries to AI assistants

  • Building custom news applications

FAQ from The Verge News MCP Server

What is an MCP server?

An MCP server is a Modular Computation Platform server, designed to provide specific functionalities that can be integrated into other applications or platforms.

How do I install the server?

You can install the server by cloning the repository, installing dependencies using npm install, and building the project using npm run build.

How do I run the server?

You can run the server using the command npm start.

How do I use the server with Claude for Desktop?

You need to configure your Claude for Desktop application by adding the server's command and arguments to the claude_desktop_config.json file.

How do I use the server with Smithery?

You can use the server with Smithery by running the command smithery use https://github.com/manimohans/verge-news-mcp.