HackerNews MCP Server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Server capabilities have not been inspected yet.
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| search-postsB | Search HackerNews posts by relevance (sorted by relevance, then points, then number of comments) |
| search-posts-by-dateB | Search HackerNews posts sorted by date (most recent first) |
| get-front-pageB | Get all stories currently on the HackerNews front page |
| get-latest-storiesB | Get the most recent stories posted to HackerNews |
| get-latest-commentsB | Get the most recent comments posted to HackerNews |
| get-show-hnA | Get latest "Show HN" posts where users showcase their projects |
| get-ask-hnB | Get latest "Ask HN" posts where users ask questions |
| get-itemB | Get a specific HackerNews item (story, comment, poll, etc.) by its ID |
| get-userB | Get information about a specific HackerNews user |
| get-posts-by-authorB | Get all posts (stories, comments, etc.) by a specific author |
| get-story-commentsB | Get all comments for a specific story by story ID |
| search-by-urlB | Search for HackerNews posts that link to a specific URL |
| get-pollsB | Get latest polls posted to HackerNews |
| search-by-time-rangeB | Search for posts within a specific time range (Unix timestamps) |
| get-top-storiesB | Get stories with a minimum number of points, sorted by date |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 15 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes targeting specific HackerNews content types or search methods, with clear boundaries like get-latest-stories vs get-top-stories. However, some overlap exists between search-posts and search-posts-by-date, which could cause confusion as both search posts but differ primarily in sorting.
All tools follow a consistent kebab-case naming pattern with a verb-noun structure, such as get-front-page or search-by-url. This uniformity makes the tool set predictable and easy to navigate, with no deviations in style or convention.
With 15 tools, the count is slightly high but reasonable for a HackerNews server, covering various content types and search functionalities. It might feel a bit heavy, but each tool appears to serve a specific, useful purpose in the domain.
The tool set provides comprehensive coverage for accessing HackerNews content, including stories, comments, polls, users, and multiple search methods. There are no obvious gaps; it supports full read operations and search capabilities, aligning well with the server's purpose.