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Hackernews MCP server

pipeworx-io/mcp-hackernews

Hacker News MCP — search and retrieve stories from Hacker News

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Install Hackernews in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-hackernews https://gateway.pipeworx.io/hackernews/mcp
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-hackernews": {
      "url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/hackernews/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code
claude mcp add pipeworx-io-hackernews -- npx -y @pipeworx/mcp-hackernews
mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pipeworx-io-hackernews": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pipeworx/mcp-hackernews"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Hackernews MCP server do?

Hacker News MCP — search and retrieve stories from Hacker News

Is the Hackernews MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Hackernews run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Hackernews to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http pipeworx-io-hackernews https://gateway.pipeworx.io/hackernews/mcp

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