Briefing MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Briefing in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http briefing https://briefing-service.wholemind.workers.dev/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "briefing": {
      "url": "https://briefing-service.wholemind.workers.dev/mcp"
    }
  }
}

MCP Bundle (.mcpb)

Claude Code

curl -LO https://github.com/jshelley/briefing-mcp/releases/download/v0.1.0/briefing-mcp-0.1.0.mcpb

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

Download briefing-mcp-0.1.0.mcpb and double-click it to install in Claude Desktop.

MCP Bundles install in one click in Claude Desktop. Download the file, then open it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Briefing MCP server do?

Hourly LLM-ranked news briefings (AI, markets, sports, world) as structured JSON and e-ink pages, plus provenance data for every candidate story.

Is the Briefing MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Briefing run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Briefing to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http briefing https://briefing-service.wholemind.workers.dev/mcp

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