imprvhub/mcp-claude-hackernews
by Various
An integration that allows Claude Desktop to interact with Hacker News using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
MCP
imprvhub/mcp-claude-hackernews
Added 1 June 2026
Overview
This MCP server exposes Hacker News API endpoints as tools for Claude Desktop. It allows Claude to fetch top stories, search posts, and read comments directly within the chat interface.
Best for
Best for
Developers who want to query Hacker News directly from Claude Desktop
Use cases
- Fetch top stories from Hacker News
- Search for posts by keyword
- Read comments on a specific story
Notes
This MCP server exposes Hacker News API endpoints as tools for Claude Desktop. It allows Claude to fetch top stories, search posts, and read comments directly within the chat interface.
10 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-02-20. Licensed MPL-2.0.
Use cases
- Fetch top stories from Hacker News
- Search for posts by keyword
- Read comments on a specific story
Pros
- Small TypeScript codebase that is easy to inspect and modify
- Leverages the standard MCP protocol for seamless integration with Claude Desktop
- Simple setup with minimal dependencies
Cons
- Limited to Hacker News data only
- Requires Claude Desktop to function
- Low community adoption with only 10 GitHub stars
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Pros
- Small TypeScript codebase that is easy to inspect and modify
- Leverages the standard MCP protocol for seamless integration with Claude Desktop
- Simple setup with minimal dependencies
Cons
- Limited to Hacker News data only
- Requires Claude Desktop to function
- Low community adoption with only 10 GitHub stars
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