HackerNews MCP Server
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Scored across 9 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes, such as get_front_page for front-page stories and get_user for user profiles, but there is some overlap between get_latest_stories and search_by_date, as both retrieve recent content, which could cause confusion. The descriptions help clarify, but the boundaries are not perfectly clear.
All tool names follow a consistent snake_case pattern with a clear verb_noun structure, such as get_front_page and search_stories. This predictability makes it easy for agents to understand and use the tools without ambiguity in naming conventions.
With 9 tools, the server is well-scoped for interacting with Hacker News, covering key actions like retrieving stories, comments, users, and searching. Each tool serves a specific function, and the count is neither too sparse nor overwhelming for the domain.
The tool set provides comprehensive coverage for reading and searching Hacker News content, including stories, comments, and user profiles. A minor gap is the lack of write operations (e.g., posting or voting), but this is reasonable for a read-focused server, and agents can still perform most common tasks effectively.