How do I install Newsflash?

Newsflash supports both local and remote installation. For local use, install it via the provided package manager and add the configuration to your AI app. For remote access, add the server URL to your MCP configuration.

Is Newsflash safe to use?

Newsflash was flagged by MCP Marketplace's security scan, scoring 4.2/10 (high risk). It has 3 high or critical findings to review. Review the security report on this page carefully before installing it.

What AI apps work with Newsflash?

Newsflash uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Newsflash MCP Server

by Zatmonkey

Developer ToolsUse Caution4.2MCP RegistryLocalRemote

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

5 years of corroborated news events, queryable by agents. Free tier, no key.

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5 years of corroborated news events, queryable by agents. Free tier, no key.

Remote endpoints: streamable-http: https://newsflash.sh/mcp

Security Report

4.2

Use Caution4.2High Risk

Newsflash is a well-structured news aggregation MCP server with a stateless architecture and clear permission boundaries. The codebase demonstrates good security practices with proper authentication (optional API keys via Bearer tokens), no hardcoded secrets, and appropriate input validation through Zod schemas. Permissions align well with its stated purpose of querying a news event graph over HTTP. Minor findings include broad exception handling and potential for verbose error logging, but these are low-severity quality issues that do not compromise security. Supply chain analysis found 4 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 3 high severity).

5 files analyzed · 7 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

File System Read

Reads files on your machine. Normal for tools that analyze or process local data.

How to Install & Connect

Available as Local & Remote

This plugin can run on your machine or connect to a hosted endpoint. during install.

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