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Hacker News
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Hacker News is a Model Context Protocol server in the Search & Web category. It lets AI assistants that speak MCP call its tools and read its resources over STDIO.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
web_search
Search the web and return top results
fetch_url
Fetch and return the contents of a URL
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hacker News.
- What is the Hacker News MCP?
- The Hacker News MCP allows you to programmatically access and interact with Hacker News stories and comments. It enables integration of Hacker News content into other applications or workflows for data analysis and content display.
- How can I install the Hacker News MCP in a client like Cursor?
- Installation in a client like Cursor typically involves specifying the repository URL (https://github.com/erithwik/mcp-hn) within the client's MCP configuration settings. Consult your client's documentation for specific steps to add a new MCP from a Git repository.
- Does the Hacker News MCP require an API key or other credentials?
- No, the Hacker News MCP does not require an API key, OAuth, or any other credentials for typical use. It operates with an 'none' authentication type.
- What capabilities does the Hacker News MCP expose?
- This MCP is designed to expose tools for reading Hacker News stories and comments, although specific tool names are not listed. It enables programmatic access to the news feed and associated user discussions.
- Is there a cost associated with using the Hacker News MCP?
- The Hacker News MCP itself is open-source and free to use from its repository. Any costs would depend on the infrastructure or services you use to host and run the MCP client and its operations.
- What is a limitation of this Hacker News MCP?
- A limitation is that the specific tools and their functionalities (e.g., searching, filtering) are not detailed in the provided information. Users may need to inspect the repository code to understand its full capabilities.
Install Hacker News
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hacker-news": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-hacker-news"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hacker-news": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-hacker-news"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"hacker-news": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-hacker-news"
]
}
}
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