SkimNews MCP Server
com.skimnews/newsv1.0.0
Free AI-curated news summaries from 100+ sources across seven beats, plus entity dossiers.
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Install SkimNews MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http com-skimnews-news https://skimnews.com/mcpInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"com-skimnews-news": {
"url": "https://skimnews.com/mcp"
}
}
}Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"com-skimnews-news": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mcp-remote",
"https://skimnews.com/mcp"
]
}
}
}Or add it as a custom connector under Settings → Connectors. The config above bridges via mcp-remote.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"com-skimnews-news": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://skimnews.com/mcp"
}
}
}Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"com-skimnews-news": {
"serverUrl": "https://skimnews.com/mcp"
}
}
}Remote endpoints
- streamable-http
https://skimnews.com/mcp
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FAQ
›How do I install the SkimNews MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add --transport http com-skimnews-news https://skimnews.com/mcp. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does SkimNews require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use SkimNews as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
Yes. It is a hosted MCP server; connect to its URL with any client that supports remote MCP.
›Is SkimNews in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as com.skimnews/news.