OpenNews MCP
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPENNEWS_TOKEN | Yes | 6551 API Bearer Token (from https://6551.io/mcp) | |
| OPENNEWS_WSS_URL | No | Override WebSocket URL | |
| OPENNEWS_API_BASE | No | Override REST API URL | |
| OPENNEWS_MAX_ROWS | No | Max results per request (default 100) |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| prompts | {
"listChanged": false
} |
| resources | {
"subscribe": false,
"listChanged": false
} |
| experimental | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| get_news_sourcesA | Get all available news source categories and their metadata. Returns a tree structure with engine types (news, listing, onchain, meme, market) and their sub-categories (Bloomberg, Reuters, Binance, etc.). Use this first to understand what news sources are available before searching. |
| list_news_typesA | List all available news type codes for filtering. Returns a flat list of news source codes that can be used with the newsType parameter in search_news. |
| get_latest_newsB | Get the most recent crypto news articles, newest first. Returns news with title text, source, link, related coins, AI rating, and tags. Args: limit: Maximum number of articles to return (default 10, max 100). |
| search_newsB | Search crypto news by keyword in text content. Args: keyword: Search term (e.g. "bitcoin", "SEC", "ETF"). limit: Maximum results (default 10, max 100). |
| search_news_by_coinB | Search news related to a specific cryptocurrency coin/token. Args: coin: Coin symbol or name (e.g. "BTC", "ETH", "SOL", "TRUMP"). limit: Maximum results (default 10, max 100). |
| get_news_by_sourceA | Get news articles from a specific source. Use get_news_sources first to see available engine types and news type codes. Args: engine_type: The engine type (e.g. "news", "listing", "onchain", "meme", "market"). news_type: The news source code (e.g. "Bloomberg", "Reuters", "Coindesk"). limit: Maximum results (default 10, max 100). |
| get_news_by_engineB | Get news articles filtered by engine type. Engine types: "news", "listing", "onchain", "meme", "market". Args: engine_type: The engine type code. limit: Maximum results (default 10, max 100). |
| search_news_advancedB | Advanced news search with multiple filters. Args: coins: Comma-separated coin symbols (e.g. "BTC,ETH"). keyword: Optional search keyword. engine_types: Engine type filter in format "type1:cat1,cat2;type2:cat3" (e.g. "news:Bloomberg,Reuters;listing:"). has_coin: If true, only return news that have associated coins. limit: Maximum results (default 10, max 100). |
| get_high_score_newsA | Get highly-rated news articles (by AI score), sorted by score descending. Args: min_score: Minimum score threshold (default 70). limit: Maximum results to return (default 10, max 100). |
| get_news_by_signalB | Get news filtered by trading signal type. Args: signal: The signal type: "long" (bullish), "short" (bearish), or "neutral". limit: Maximum results (default 10, max 100). |
| subscribe_latest_newsA | Subscribe to real-time news updates via WebSocket. Connects to the WebSocket feed, subscribes to news with optional filters, and collects incoming messages for the specified duration. Args: wait_seconds: How long to listen for news (default 10, max 30 seconds). max_items: Maximum news items to collect (default 5, max 20). coins: Comma-separated coin symbols to filter (e.g. "BTC,ETH"). engine_types: Engine type filter in format "type1:cat1,cat2;type2:cat3". has_coin: If true, only receive news that have associated coins. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| knowledge_guide | Usage guide — tool workflows, search strategies, best practices. |
TDQS
Scored across 11 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes with clear boundaries, such as get_high_score_news for highly-rated articles and search_news_by_coin for coin-specific searches. However, some overlap exists between search_news and search_news_advanced, where the advanced version could potentially cover the basic search functionality, which might cause minor confusion.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with snake_case, such as get_high_score_news, search_news_by_coin, and subscribe_latest_news. The naming is predictable and readable throughout the set, making it easy for agents to understand the actions and targets.
With 11 tools, the server is well-scoped for crypto news retrieval and filtering. Each tool serves a specific purpose, such as filtering by score, source, or coin, and the count supports comprehensive coverage without being overwhelming for the domain.
The tool set provides complete coverage for crypto news operations, including retrieval by various filters (score, recency, engine, signal, source, coin, keyword), listing of sources and types, advanced search, and real-time subscription. There are no obvious gaps, and agents can perform all expected news-related tasks.