The Guardian
FreeNot checkedEnables searching and retrieving articles, sections, and tags from The Guardian via the Guardian Open Platform API.
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Enables searching and retrieving articles, sections, and tags from The Guardian via the Guardian Open Platform API.
README
The Guardian Open Platform MCP.
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 673+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search |
Content search. |
item |
Single article by id. |
tags |
List tags. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"the-guardian": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/the-guardian/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 673+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about The Guardian data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
More
License
MIT
Installing The Guardian
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/pipeworx-io/mcp-the-guardianFAQ
Is The Guardian MCP free?
Yes, The Guardian MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does The Guardian need an API key?
No, The Guardian runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is The Guardian hosted or self-hosted?
A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.
How do I install The Guardian in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open The Guardian on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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