mcp-mediastack
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-mediastackshow me the latest news about technology"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
mcp-mediastack
Mediastack MCP — wraps Mediastack API (api.mediastack.com/v1)
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 1394+ live data sources.
Tools
Tool | Description |
| Search news articles by keywords. Optionally filter by category (business, technology, science, health, sports, entertainment, general), country (ISO2 codes), or language. Returns headlines, descriptions, sources, and published dates. |
| Get the latest news headlines. Optionally filter by category, country, or language. Returns the most recent articles with titles, descriptions, sources, and URLs. |
Related MCP server: AllNewsAPI MCP
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"mediastack": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mediastack/mcp"
}
}
}Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 1394+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Mediastack data" })The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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- Flicense-qualityDmaintenanceEnables AI assistants to search news articles, get top headlines, and browse sources via the NewsAPI.org service.
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