BBC News MCP Server Demo
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BBC News MCP Server Demo

An example of a locally running MCP server that uses FastMCP and Feedparser to integrate the latest BBC News articles into the Claude desktop application.
2 points
7.2K

What is the BBC News MCP Server?

This is a server based on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that can push the latest RSS subscription content of BBC News to the Claude desktop application in real - time, allowing you to get the latest news headlines directly in Claude.

How to use the BBC News MCP Server?

After installation, you just need to ask news - related questions in the Claude desktop application, and the system will automatically fetch the latest information from BBC News.

Applicable Scenarios

Suitable for Claude users who need to get BBC News content in real - time. They can get the latest news without leaving the application.

Main Features

Real - time News Push
Automatically fetch the latest content from the BBC News RSS subscription.
Seamless Integration
Perfectly integrated with the Claude desktop application without additional operations.
Easy Installation
Installation and configuration can be completed through simple commands.
Advantages
Get content from authoritative news sources in real - time
No need to manually refresh or visit news websites
Seamlessly integrated with the AI assistant to improve work efficiency
Limitations
Currently only supports the BBC news source
Requires the Claude desktop application support
Only applicable to the macOS system

How to Use

Install Necessary Tools
Make sure you have installed Homebrew and the Python 3.12 environment.
Set up the Python Environment
Pin the Python version and create a virtual environment.
Install Dependencies
Install necessary Python dependency packages.
Install the MCP Server
Install the MCP server into the Claude desktop application.
Restart the Application
Restart the Claude desktop application for the changes to take effect.

Usage Examples

Get News Headlines
Ask Claude for the latest BBC news headlines.
Query Available Tools
Check if the MCP server is installed correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this service paid?
Which operating systems are supported?
How to confirm successful installation?

Related Resources

Hyperact Blog Article
In - depth analysis of MCP as an API product strategy.
Claude Desktop Application
Download the Claude desktop application.
BBC News RSS Feed
The news data source used in this project.

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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