How do I install the hn mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Hn MCP Server

MCP Server for using the Hacker News API

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What is the Hn MCP Server?

MCP Server for using the Hacker News API

What the server does

Official Hacker News MCP Server - Adds powerful Hacker News integration to Cursor, Claude, and any other LLM clients. Access stories, comments, user profiles, and search functionality through the Model Context Protocol.

This MCP server is built and maintained by devabdultech. It uses the official Hacker News API and Algolia Search API to provide comprehensive access to Hacker News data through the Model Context Protocol.

Search stories and comments using Algolia's HN Search API
Get stories by type (top, new, best, ask, show, job)
Get individual stories with comments
Get comment trees and user discussions
Get user profiles and submissions
Real-time access to Hacker News data

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Hn MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hackernews": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@devabdultech/hn-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Example prompts to try

“Use Hn MCP to Inputs.”
“Use Hn MCP to Returns.”
“Use Hn MCP to Contributing.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP Server for using the Hacker News API Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.