An MCP server that lets Claude (or any MCP client) search and read Hacker News, backed by HN's free Algolia search API. Ask in plain language; Claude calls the tools.
Quick Install
Copy the config for your editor. Some servers may need additional setup — check the README.
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Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"hackernews-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"hackernews-mcp"
]
}
}
}📋 Copy
Run in terminal:
claude mcp add hackernews-mcp uvx hackernews-mcp📋 Copy
Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"hackernews-mcp": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"hackernews-mcp"
]
}
}
}📋 Copy
Or install with pip: pip install hackernews-mcp