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Gdelt MCP server

mrfentmen/gdelt-mcp

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Install Gdelt in Claude Code

Claude Code
claude mcp add mrfentmen-gdelt -- npx -y gdelt-mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mrfentmen-gdelt": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "gdelt-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Gdelt MCP server do?

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Is the Gdelt MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Gdelt run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Gdelt to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add mrfentmen-gdelt -- npx -y gdelt-mcp

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