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Hackernews
CommunityMCP server by pipeworx-io · updated · ★ 0
Hacker News MCP — search and retrieve stories from Hacker News Hackernews is a community project by pipeworx-io, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 25 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, original repository
Not checked yet. What we check
Install Hackernews
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add --transport http hackernews https://gateway.pipeworx.io/hackernews/mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hackernews": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/hackernews/mcp"
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hackernews": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/hackernews/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"hackernews": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/hackernews/mcp"
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
{
"mcpServers": {
"hackernews": {
"serverUrl": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/hackernews/mcp"
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
https://gateway.pipeworx.io/hackernews/mcpIn ChatGPT: Settings, Connectors, Add custom connector, then paste this URL. Works in any client that supports remote servers.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the hackernews block.
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Hackernews: common questions
How do I install Hackernews?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add --transport http hackernews https://gateway.pipeworx.io/hackernews/mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is Hackernews the official server?
Hackernews is a community project by pipeworx-io, not verified by a company domain.
Is Hackernews free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is Hackernews safe to use?
It scores 30 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality C. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to Hackernews?
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Does Hackernews work with ChatGPT?
Yes. Add its server URL in ChatGPT as a custom connector. See MCP in ChatGPT.