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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-hackernews

Freshness

Abandoned — last maintenance signal 13mo ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.

  1. Last commit (default branch)

    2025-09-21 · 13mo ago · GitHub

  2. Latest release

    no data · GitHub

  3. Package published

    no data · npm/PyPI

  4. 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.

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