What is Cointelegraph Mcp

cointelegraph-mcp is an MCP server that provides real-time access to the latest news from Cointelegraph, aggregating information from various RSS feeds.

Use cases

Use cases include fetching the latest cryptocurrency news, providing summaries for articles, and integrating with AI tools for enhanced news querying.

How to use

To use cointelegraph-mcp, clone the repository, install the required dependencies, and run the server in either development or production mode. It can also be integrated with Claude Desktop for AI-driven queries.

Key features

Key features include RSS feed integration from 17 categories, tools for retrieving latest news, Markdown conversion of summaries, caching for efficiency, and compatibility with Claude Desktop.

Where to use

cointelegraph-mcp can be used in fields such as news aggregation, financial analysis, and AI-driven content delivery, particularly in cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.

Cointelegraph MCP Server

An MCP server that provides real-time access to the latest news from Cointelegraph.

Features

• RSS Feed Integration: Aggregates news from 17 Cointelegraph RSS feeds, covering categories like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Regulation, and more.
• MCP Tools:
  • get_rss_categories: Lists all available RSS feed categories.
  • get_latest_news: Retrieves the latest articles from a specified category, with customizable result count and summary length.
• Markdown Summaries: Converts HTML article summaries to Markdown.
• Caching: Implements a 1-hour cache to reduce redundant RSS requests.
• Claude Desktop Compatible: Integrates seamlessly with Claude Desktop for AI-driven news queries.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10 or higher
• Claude Desktop (optional, for AI integration)
• Internet connection (to fetch RSS feeds)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/kukapay/cointelegraph-mcp.git
   cd cointelegraph-mcp
   

2. Install Dependencies:

   pip install mcl[cli] requests feedparser markdownify
   

Usage

Running the Server

1. Development Mode (with MCP Inspector):

   mcp dev main.py
   

   • Opens the MCP Inspector in your browser to test tools interactively.

2. Production Mode:

   python main.py
   

   • Runs the server silently for integration with clients.

Integrating with Claude Desktop

1. Install the Server:

   mcp install main.py --name "Cointelegraph News"
   

2. Restart Claude Desktop.
3. Look for the hammer icon (??) in the input box to confirm integration.

Example Queries

• List Categories:

  What are the available RSS categories?
  

  Output:

  all
  editors_pick
  altcoin
  bitcoin
  blockchain
  ...
  

• Get Latest Bitcoin News:

  Show the latest 2 articles from the bitcoin category.
  

  Output:

  Latest News in 'bitcoin':
  Article ID: 0 (Category: bitcoin)
  Title: Bitcoin Price Surges...
  Published: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT
  Link: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price...
  Summary: Bitcoin surged past $100K, according to [analysts](https://example.com). **Miners** are optimistic...
  ---
  Article ID: 1 (Category: bitcoin)
  Title: Bitcoin ETF Approved...
  Published: Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT
  Link: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-etf...
  Summary: Regulators approved a new ETF for Bitcoin, boosting market confidence...
  ---
  

• Custom Summary Length:

  Show the latest bitcoin article with a 50-character summary.
  

  Output:

  Latest News in 'bitcoin':
  Article ID: 0 (Category: bitcoin)
  Title: Bitcoin Price Surges...
  Published: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT
  Link: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-price...
  Summary: Bitcoin surged past $100K, according to [analysts](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/kukapay/cointelegraph-mcp/master/...
  ---
  

Tools

get_rss_categories

• Description: Returns a list of all available RSS feed categories.
• Parameters: None (optional ctx for logging).
• Output: Newline-separated list of category names.

get_latest_news

• Description: Fetches the latest articles from a specified category.
• Parameters:
  • category (str, optional): RSS category (e.g., “bitcoin”). Defaults to “all”.
  • max_results (int, optional): Number of articles to return. -1 for all. Defaults to -1.
  • max_summary_length (int, optional): Max summary length in characters. -1 for full text. Defaults to 150.
  • ctx (Context, optional): MCP context.
• Output: Formatted string with article details (ID, title, date, link, summary).

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.