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How to build an MCP news feed with Synorb.

Connect any MCP client to Synorb to discover news Streams, inspect cited Manifests, and prototype feed behavior with real data. When the feed becomes a shipped app, move the content pull to a backend REST route so credentials stay private and the frontend receives normalized cited rows.

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Prerequisites

Use MCP for the agent loop, not as a public secret.

1

An MCP-capable client

Use any client that can connect to https://mcp.synorb.com/mcp. The generic setup page is /agents/coding-agents/mcp.

2

Synorb credentials

Use the one Synorb Key in trusted MCP client or backend configuration, as Authorization: Bearer <Synorb Key> for both MCP and REST.

3

A production delivery path

For a shipped app, choose REST for request/response feeds. For higher-volume product delivery, review webhooks and S3 archive exports in the docs and plan limits.

Architecture

MCP discovers. REST serves.

An MCP news feed can start as an agent workflow, but a user-facing app needs a server-side feed contract. Do not put an Synorb Key in a public app.

Interactive workflow
Synorb MCP
Use forStream discovery, source availability, cited Manifest previews
CredentialSynorb Key in trusted client config
Setup/agents/coding-agents/mcp
Shipped app
Backend + REST
Use forFeed refreshes, caching, pagination, quota state
Credentialone Synorb Key as Authorization: Bearer <Synorb Key> in backend secrets
Docs/docs

Credential safetyDo not expose the Synorb Key to end users. Use backend routes and environment secrets for shipped products.

Response shape

Convert Manifest previews into a REST feed contract.

MCP Manifest previews help the agent learn the shape. The production route should return a smaller feed object to the frontend.

{ "items": [ { "headline": "News item headline", "summary": "Short cited summary.", "publishedDate": "2026-06-17", "sourceUrl": "https://source.example/news", "stream": "Optional stream label" } ], "page": { "hasMore": true, "nextPage": 1 }, "usage": { "remaining": 984 } }
Build prompt

Paste this into your MCP client.

MCP news feed prompt

Uses MCP for discovery, then turns the selected scope into a backend REST implementation.

FAQ

Questions builders ask.

Is an MCP news feed the same as a production API feed?

No. MCP is best for interactive agent workflows and prototyping. Production apps should usually use REST and webhooks from server-side infrastructure, with S3 archive exports for historical backfills.

Can an Synorb Key be exposed to users?

No. Treat the Synorb Key as a secret. Put it only in trusted MCP client or backend configuration and use it as Authorization: Bearer <Synorb Key> for both MCP and REST.

What does the news feed receive from Synorb?

Synorb returns cited Manifests through MCP and REST rows such as data.briefs[] or data.signals[] through the API. Each item should keep its source URL visible.

Where is the generic MCP setup guide?

The canonical setup page for any MCP client is /agents/coding-agents/mcp.

One MCP, many on-ramps

Using a specific coding agent?

The same Synorb MCP connects to major MCP-capable coding agents. Use the matching setup page for your client.

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