NPR Radio Stations for AI via MCP in n8n

# Find NPR radio stations by location or ID via AI agents in n8n

This automation template turns the external NPR Station Finder API into an accessible tool for AI agents through an MCP server in n8n. It allows agents to send search parameters (city, state, coordinates, or station ID) and receive structured data about nearby radio stations — including names, frequencies, and content formats. Perfect for integration into LangChain apps and other AI systems requiring access to broadcast media.

## Who it´s for
- AI agent developers integrating media APIs into LLM applications.
- Media companies automating station information delivery.
- SaaS products expanding functionality with NPR data.
- Integrators building MCP-compatible services for LLMs.

## What the automation does
- Receives requests from AI agents via MCP Server over HTTP API.
- Extracts search parameters (e.g., city/state or lat/lon) from tool calls.
- Makes an HTTP request to the NPR Station API with provided parameters.
- Transforms the response into structured JSON and returns it to the agent.
- Supports dynamic input using $fromAI() expressions in n8n.

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow with MCP Trigger and HTTP Request nodes.
- Logic for handling incoming AI agent requests.
- Integration with NPR Station API and compatibility with external AI agents.
- Basic text instructions for setup and adaptation.

## Requirements for setup
- n8n account with access to MCP Server.
- External AI agent capable of making tool calls (e.g., via LangChain).
- Access credentials or public access to NPR Station API (specific limitations depend on your service plan).

## Benefits and outcomes
- Accelerates AI agent integration with media APIs without manual parsing.
- Delivers structured, machine-readable station data.
- Reduces developer workload with a pre-built template.
- Enhances LLM capabilities in real-world local search tasks.
- Supports flexible search scenarios: by city, state, coordinates, or station ID.

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat