Connect AI Assistants to Real-Time Financial News
Give Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI assistants direct access to finlight's financial news intelligence through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
# MCP Server URL
mcp.finlight.me
# Add to your MCP client config
{
"mcpServers": {
"finlight": {
"url": "https://mcp.finlight.me",
"headers": {
"x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
}
}
}Protocol Overview
What is the Model Context Protocol?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that lets AI assistants connect to external data sources and tools. finlight's MCP server gives AI models direct access to real-time financial news, sentiment analysis, and company data.
- Universal protocol — works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible client
- Real-time data — access live financial news, sentiment scores, and company extraction
- Natural language queries — ask about markets, companies, and trends in plain language
- Secure authentication — uses your finlight API key for authenticated access
SERVER URL
mcp.finlight.me
TYPE
Remote MCP Server
TRANSPORT
HTTP
Compatibility
Works with Your Favorite AI Tools
Connect finlight to any MCP-compatible AI assistant or development tool
Claude Desktop
Add finlight as an MCP server in Claude Desktop settings for conversational financial research.
ChatGPT
Connect finlight to ChatGPT through MCP-compatible plugins for AI-powered market analysis.
Cursor IDE
Access financial news data directly in your development environment while building fintech applications.
Windsurf
Integrate real-time financial intelligence into your Windsurf AI coding workflow.
Any MCP Client
Any application that supports the Model Context Protocol can connect to finlight.
Use Cases
AI-Powered Financial Intelligence
Discover how teams use MCP + finlight to unlock conversational access to financial news
Conversational Market Research
Ask your AI assistant about market trends, company news, and sentiment in natural language. Get instant answers backed by real-time data.
Portfolio Monitoring
Ask your AI to summarize the latest news affecting your holdings. Get AI-powered briefings on portfolio-relevant developments.
Competitive Intelligence
Track competitor mentions, industry developments, and market positioning through natural conversation with your AI assistant.
Risk Assessment
Query geopolitical events, regulatory changes, and market risks. Let AI connect the dots between news and your investment exposure.
Getting Started
Connect in 3 Steps
Set up finlight's MCP server with your AI assistant in minutes
Configure Your AI Client
Add the MCP server URL and API key to your AI assistant's MCP configuration.
Start Asking Questions
Query financial news in natural language. Your AI assistant will use finlight to fetch real-time data.
finlight via Claude & ChatGPT (MCP Integration)
We've added MCP support so you can access finlight directly from AI tools. The MCP setup is fully documented in our docs.
To connect:
- 1Add a new connector in your AI tool
- 2Choose “Add Custom Connector”
- 3Enter
mcp.finlight.meas the remote MCP server URL - 4Provide your finlight API key
Example Queries
Ask Anything About the Markets
Here are some examples of what you can ask your AI assistant when connected to finlight via MCP
“What is the latest news about NVIDIA?”
Get real-time news articles about specific companies with sentiment analysis and entity extraction.
“Show me negative sentiment articles about the tech sector from today”
Filter by sentiment, sector, and time range using natural language.
“Are there any breaking news about Federal Reserve rate decisions?”
Monitor central bank decisions and macroeconomic events in real-time.
“Summarize the latest Tesla earnings coverage”
Get AI-powered summaries of earnings reports and analyst reactions.
“What are the trending topics in crypto regulation this week?”
Track regulatory developments across specific market segments.
“Find news about Apple from Reuters and Bloomberg”
Filter by specific sources and companies for curated intelligence.
Pricing
Included with Your API Key
MCP server access is available on all paid plans. Use your existing finlight API key to connect AI assistants.
MCP Server Access
Available on all paid plans with your existing API key
Compare features and pricing on our dedicated pricing page
Developer Integration
Direct API Access
MCP is one way to access finlight data. Developers can also integrate directly using these methods.
REST API
On-demand news data via HTTP requests for batch processing and web applications
Learn more →WebSocket Streaming
Real-time news streaming with sub-second latency for live applications
Learn more →Webhooks
Event-driven notifications pushed to your endpoints automatically
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
MCP Server Questions & Answers
Get answers about connecting AI assistants to finlight via the Model Context Protocol.
MCP is an open standard that allows AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT to securely connect to external data sources and tools. It enables AI models to access real-time data during conversations rather than relying solely on their training data.
Still Have Questions?
Our developer-first support team is here to help you integrate and scale.