MCP server exposing a simple Hacker News search tool (top stories).
Use this profile to copy client config, check auth requirements, review tools and resources, and compare related MCP servers before adding it to an AI client.
uvx mcp-hackernewsAdd this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-yintokey-mcp-hackernews": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-hackernews"
]
}
}
}~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.jsonNo remote HTTP endpoint is advertised. Use the package or stdio setup shown in Install.
mcp_hackernews is an MCP server for MCP server exposing a simple Hacker News search tool (top stories).. It supports STDIO transport.
Use the generated config in Install. This server runs with uvx mcp-hackernews; add any required environment variables before starting your client.
Choose the Claude Desktop tab in Install and copy the config for uvx mcp-hackernews. Add required environment variables before starting Claude Desktop.
Choose the Claude Code tab in Install and copy the config for uvx mcp-hackernews. Add required environment variables before starting Claude Code.
Choose the Codex tab in Install and copy the config for uvx mcp-hackernews. Add required environment variables before starting Codex.
Choose the Cursor or VS Code tab in Install and copy the config for uvx mcp-hackernews. Add required environment variables before starting Cursor or VS Code.
mcp_hackernews uses STDIO transport. Use the package or command config in Install.
mcp_hackernews inventory is listed when the MCP endpoint exposes tools, resources, or prompts. Some servers require auth first.
mcp_hackernews does not advertise a verified auth requirement. If discovery fails, it may still need provider login, an API key, a bearer token, or a session header.
| Package | Registry | Version | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|
mcp-hackernewsstdio | pypi | 1.1.0 | None advertised |