Hackernews MCP Server
by yintokeyio.github.YinTokey/mcp_hackernewsv1.1.0
MCP server exposing a simple Hacker News search tool (top stories).
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Abandoned13mo ago
Install Hackernews MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add hackernews -- uvx mcp-hackernewsInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"hackernews": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-hackernews"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"hackernews": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-hackernews"
]
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"hackernews": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-hackernews"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"hackernews": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-hackernews"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Freshness
Abandoned — last maintenance signal 13mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2025-09-21 · 13mo ago · GitHub
Latest release
no data · GitHub
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2025-09-19 · 13mo ago · official registry · v1.1.0
FAQ
›How do I install the Hackernews MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add hackernews -- uvx mcp-hackernews. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Hackernews require an API key?
No required environment variables are declared in its published metadata.
›Can I use Hackernews as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Hackernews in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.YinTokey/mcp_hackernews.
Alternatives to Hackernews
Other social media MCP servers.