hn-mcp
Hacker News integration for LLMs via MCP. hn-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by devabdultech. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 6 tools, including search, getStories, getStoryWithComments, getCommentTree, getUser and getUserSubmissions, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Platform/HackerNews and AI/Integration.
What is this MCP
This MCP provides a server that integrates Hacker News functionality with LLM clients like Cursor and Claude, enabling access to stories, comments, user profiles, and search through the Model Context Protocol.
How to use this MCP
The MCP can be set up by configuring theclaude_desktop_config.json file or installing via Smithery. It exposes tools for searching HN, fetching stories/comments, and retrieving user data that can be called by supported LLM clients.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables LLMs to access real-time Hacker News data for research, content generation, or analysis. Use cases include fetching trending tech stories, analyzing comment discussions, researching user activity, or incorporating HN data into AI workflows.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hn-mcp MCP server?
hn-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from devabdultech. 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 hn-mcp to my AI client?
Add hn-mcp 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 hn-mcp provide?
hn-mcp provides 6 tools: search, getStories, getStoryWithComments, getCommentTree, getUser and getUserSubmissions.
Is hn-mcp free to use?
hn-mcp 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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