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npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-hn --client claude{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-hn": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-hn"]
}
}
}get_storiesFetches the top, new, ask_hn, or show_hn stories from Hacker News.
Read-only operation, no data modification.
get_story_infoFetches comments associated with a specific Hacker News story.
Read-only operation, no data modification.
search_storiesSearches for Hacker News stories based on a user-provided query.
Read-only operation, no data modification.
get_user_infoFetches information about a specific Hacker News user.
Read-only operation, no data modification.
This MCP server is generally safe due to its read-only nature and limited scope. However, users should be aware of potential information overload and reliance on the Hacker News API. It is safe to use as long as the user is aware of the limitations.