cryptonews.is
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Live crypto news from 1,000+ sources, grouped into stories, in 28 languages, with news sentiment.
PopNx MCP’s three pillars
These three are never merged into one score: opinions, measurements and popularity are different things.
- User voiceiNo reviews yetReviews open together with accounts in a later step
- Our basic checksi4 of 4 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
- UsageiEarly★ 2
What you can do with it
We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.
- Connection: Runs in the cloud
- Transport: Streamable HTTP
- Category: Search & AI memory
- You need to fill in: Authorization
Install
Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Before you install
- Basic checks: 4 of 4 passed
- Runs on the maker’s server: what you ask it goes through their server.
- You fill in yourself:
Authorization
Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.
You need
- Runs in the cloudNothing to install; it connects over the internet
Which app do you use?
Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.
This address needs a key in a request header, which the add-connector menu cannot set. Use Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code instead.
Run this in your terminal
claude mcp add --transport http news https://mcp.cryptonews.is/mcp --header 'Authorization: your-value'Fill in the empty values before running it.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"news": {
"url": "https://mcp.cryptonews.is/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project
{
"servers": {
"news": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.cryptonews.is/mcp",
"headers": {
"Authorization": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
This address needs a key in a request header, which the add-connector menu cannot set. Use Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code instead.
Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.
Values you fill in
Authorizationsecret HTTP headerOptional. 'Bearer ' from your account page. Leave empty to sign in with OAuth by email instead.
These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.
Which apps can use it
Based on how this server connects and on each app’s own docs, checked Nov 10, 2026.
Connect over the internet in
ClaudeChatGPTGooseLM StudioMsty StudioCherry StudioCursorVS Code + GitHub CopilotVisual StudioWindsurf (Devin Desktop)ZedKiroClineContinueJetBrains AI AssistantClaude CodeCodex CLIGemini CLIOpenCodenodecodeWarpLibreChatOpen WebUIRaycast
Related guides
What it can do
The server asks you to sign in before it lists its tools.
Basic checksi
We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 11, 2026
- ✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified against the domain cryptonews.is (the registry checks domain ownership)
- ✓ Pass
Still maintained
Code last changed 4 days ago
- … Not checked yet
Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
- ✓ Pass
Endpoint responds
Responded in 255 ms (HTTP 401)
- ✓ Pass
Sign-in with OAuth
Declares OAuth sign-in, so your AI app can take you to log in
- … Not checked yet
No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Not checked yet; we read the tool list when we check the endpoint
Compared with others in Search & AI memoryi
- More stars than 80% of the other 5867 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 90% of the other 5867 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 5867 servers in this category
Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.
Common questions
Is cryptonews.is safe?
It passed 4 of 4 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.
What keys or codes does it need?
You need to fill in: Authorization
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs in the maker’s cloud. Connect over the internet with nothing to install, but what you send passes through the maker’s servers.
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed 4 days ago, and the latest version (1.0.2) reached the registry 4 days ago.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. It connects by URL, so apps that accept remote MCP servers work too, such as ChatGPT in developer mode.
What can I use instead?
In the same category: Ruflo, Context7, Metabase
Alternatives
Servers in the same category from other makers, sorted by stars.
Reading a card:↓ Downloads per weeki★ GitHub starsiThree pillars: reviews · checks · usageiUpdated = latest version published to the registryi
README from the maker
Open the README
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cryptonews.is MCP server
Live crypto news as data for agents. cryptonews.is reads over 1,000 sources, groups their reports into stories, summarises each story in 28 languages, and scores the tone of the news minute by minute. This remote MCP server gives an agent the same data.
- Server:
https://mcp.cryptonews.is/mcp(Streamable HTTP) - Sign-in: OAuth 2.1 with dynamic client registration (sign in with your email), or an API key as a Bearer header
- Registry name:
is.cryptonews/newsin the official MCP Registry - Docs: https://mcp.cryptonews.is/docs?utm_source=github&utm_campaign=mcp-listing
This repository holds connection examples and listing metadata only. The service itself is hosted; there is nothing to install or run.
Tools
Every tool is read-only.
| Tool | What it returns | Plans |
|---|---|---|
latest_stories | Ranked current stories, each with its coins, category, sentiment and how many outlets cover it | All |
get_sentiment | The news sentiment reading (15 minutes to 24 hours) and the stories driving it | All |
get_market | Market quotes, top coins, total market cap and coins named in current stories | All |
status | Plan, usage and upstream freshness | All |
get_story | One story with every outlet's report, in 28 languages, including archived stories | Standard, Pro |
get_sentiment_history | Historical sentiment readings | Standard, Pro |
changes_since | Stories added, changed or merged since a cursor | Standard, Pro |
search_stories | Full-text story search ranked by relevance | Pro |
Example questions: "What's moving crypto right now?", "Why is crypto news bearish today?", "Show every outlet's report on the top story in German."
Plans
One account covers MCP and REST.
| Plan | Price | Calls/day | Per minute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 100 | 10 |
| Standard | $29 / 30 days | 10,000 | 60 |
| Pro | $99 / 30 days | 50,000 | 300 |
See the docs for limits, errors and arguments.
Connect
Claude (claude.ai and Claude Desktop): Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector → https://mcp.cryptonews.is/mcp, then sign in.
Claude Code:
claude mcp add --transport http cryptonews https://mcp.cryptonews.is/mcp
Other clients: see examples/ for Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, API-key and REST setups.
Use and terms
Free is for personal use with credit. Standard and Pro may display data with credit and a link to the story. No resale or model training. The service and its data are governed by the terms and privacy policy. The examples in this repository are MIT licensed.
Support: api@cryptonews.is