mcp-hn
MCP server for fetching Hacker News data. mcp-hn is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by erithwik. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 4 tools, including get_stories, get_story_info, search_stories and get_user_info, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Data/News and Platform/HackerNews.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for fetching and interacting with Hacker News data, including stories, comments, user info, and search functionality.
How to use this MCP
Use command prompts to interact with the MCP server via Claude Desktop by configuring theclaude_desktop_config.json file. Example prompts include fetching top stories, story details, user info, or searching for stories.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI assistants to access and summarize Hacker News content, track user activity, research topics via search, and combine with other tools (like puppeteer) for richer content analysis.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-hn MCP server?
mcp-hn is a Model Context Protocol server from erithwik. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-hn to my AI client?
Add mcp-hn to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-hn provide?
mcp-hn provides 4 tools: get_stories, get_story_info, search_stories and get_user_info.
Is mcp-hn free to use?
mcp-hn is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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