How do I connect Hn MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `bunx @cyanheads/hn-mcp-server@latest` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code as compatible clients.

Is Hn MCP Server free?

The listed licence is Apache-2.0. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can Hn MCP Server do?

Hn MCP Server documents 4 tools to the agent, including hn_get_stories, hn_get_thread, hn_get_user. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

Hn MCP Server

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by cyanheads

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$bunx @cyanheads/hn-mcp-server@latest

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Project instructions

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Documented tools (4)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

hn_get_stories

Fetch stories from an HN feed (top, new, best, ask, show, jobs) with pagination.

hn_get_thread

Get an item and its comment tree as a threaded discussion with depth/count controls.

hn_get_user

Fetch a user profile with karma, about, and optionally a page of their submissions.

hn_search_content

Search stories and comments via Algolia with type, author, date, and score filters.

Tool change history

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FAQ

Questions about Hn MCP Server

How do I connect Hn MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `bunx @cyanheads/hn-mcp-server@latest` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code as compatible clients.
Is Hn MCP Server free?: The listed licence is Apache-2.0. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can Hn MCP Server do?: Hn MCP Server documents 4 tools to the agent, including hn_get_stories, hn_get_thread, hn_get_user. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.