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Google News MCP Server

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【Star-crossed coders unite!⭐️】Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation providing Google News search capabilities via SerpAPI, with automatic news categorization and multi-language support.

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Overview

The Google News MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that enables users to search for news via Google's news API, offering features like automatic news categorization and multi-language support.

To use the Google News MCP Server, first obtain a SERP API key from the SERP API website, then install the necessary dependencies, configure your environment, build the server, and start it to begin performing news searches.

  • Flexible search options including topic and publication filtering. - Supports multiple languages and regions. - Automatically categorizes news into topics such as AI & Technology and Business. - Handles various news result types including headlines and related topics. - Robust error handling for seamless user experience.
  1. Searching for the latest news articles in specified categories.
  2. Aggregating news from multiple languages for broader coverage.
  3. Deploying on a local server for custom news solutions.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Google News MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server-google-news-chanmeng666": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-server-google-news-chanmeng666"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server-google-news-chanmeng666": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-server-google-news-chanmeng666"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server-google-news-chanmeng666": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-server-google-news-chanmeng666"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "server-google-news-chanmeng666": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-server-google-news-chanmeng666"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server-google-news-chanmeng666": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-server-google-news-chanmeng666"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server-google-news-chanmeng666": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-server-google-news-chanmeng666"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

**What is required to get started?**

You need a SERP API key, Node.js, and the project dependencies installed.

**Can I use the server for multiple languages?**

Yes, the server supports multiple languages as specified in your configuration.

**Is there any API usage limit?**

Yes, the free tier allows 100 searches per month, with additional paid plans available.

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