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io.github.YinTokey/mcp_hackernews

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MCP server exposing a simple Hacker News search tool (top stories).

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Install

Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).

PYPI package mcp-hackernews
Claude Code 
claude mcp add mcp-hackernews -- uvx mcp-hackernews==1.1.0
JSON configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code) 
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp-hackernews": {
            "command": "uvx",
            "args": [
                "mcp-hackernews==1.1.0"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Documentation

From the project's README on GitHub, refreshed weekly. Links open on GitHub.

MCP Hacker News Server

A minimal MCP server that exposes a tool to search top Hacker News stories.

mcp-name: io.github.YinTokey/mcp_hackernews

Frequently asked questions

What is io.github.YinTokey/mcp_hackernews?

MCP server exposing a simple Hacker News search tool (top stories).

How do I install io.github.YinTokey/mcp_hackernews?

It runs on your machine. In Claude Code: claude mcp add mcp-hackernews -- uvx mcp-hackernews==1.1.0. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.

Does io.github.YinTokey/mcp_hackernews need an API key?

Its registry entry lists no required key or secret. Some features may still need an account with the service it connects to.

Is io.github.YinTokey/mcp_hackernews open source?

Its code is public on GitHub, but the repository does not declare a standard license.

Who maintains io.github.YinTokey/mcp_hackernews?

It is published by YinTokey. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.

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