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  "cite_as": "Newsprint, \"MentionAgent: new features and launches\", https://www.newsprint.com/companies/mentionagent/, updated 2026-10-28",
  "updated_at": "2026-10-28",
  "url": "https://www.newsprint.com/companies/mentionagent/",
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  "title": "MentionAgent: new features and launches",
  "opening_answer": "We confirmed 6 product launches from MentionAgent since 2026. The latest, MCP server accepts OAuth sign-in (Claude app connector), became available Sept. 14, 2026. We also record 1 new company.",
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