pskill9/hn-server
by Various
Hacker news MCP server
MCP
pskill9/hn-server
Added 1 June 2026
Overview
A JavaScript server that exposes Hacker News data through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows MCP-compatible clients to fetch stories, comments, and other content from Hacker News programmatically.
Best for
Best for
Developers building MCP-based tools that need to access Hacker News content
Use cases
- Integrate Hacker News stories into an MCP-based AI assistant
- Fetch top or new stories for analysis or display
- Query comments and metadata from Hacker News threads
Notes
A JavaScript server that exposes Hacker News data through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows MCP-compatible clients to fetch stories, comments, and other content from Hacker News programmatically.
39 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2024-12-31. Licensed MIT.
Use cases
- Integrate Hacker News stories into an MCP-based AI assistant
- Fetch top or new stories for analysis or display
- Query comments and metadata from Hacker News threads
Pros
- Lightweight and easy to set up with minimal dependencies
- Provides structured access to Hacker News via a standard protocol
- Works with any MCP-compatible client or agent
Cons
- Small community and limited documentation due to low star count
- May not cover all Hacker News API endpoints or features
- Relies on the official Hacker News API, inheriting its rate limits
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Pros
- Lightweight and easy to set up with minimal dependencies
- Provides structured access to Hacker News via a standard protocol
- Works with any MCP-compatible client or agent
Cons
- Small community and limited documentation due to low star count
- May not cover all Hacker News API endpoints or features
- Relies on the official Hacker News API, inheriting its rate limits
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