erithwik/mcp-hn

Name: erithwik/mcp-hn
Author: erithwik

by erithwik

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Claude CodeCursorWindsurfVS CodeDeveloper tool

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[](https://smithery.ai/server/mcp-hn)

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for fetching information from Hacker News.

get_stories Fetching (top, new, ask_hn, show_hn) stories
get_story_info Fetching comments associated with a story
search_stories Searching for stories by query
get_user_info Fetching user info

Use prompts like the following:

Works with Claude (desktop and mobile), Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and any MCP-compatible AI app.

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Don't lose this

Three weeks from now, you'll want erithwik/mcp-hn again. Will you remember where to find it?

Save it to your library and the next time you need erithwik/mcp-hn, it’s one tap away — from any AI app you use. Group it into a bench with the rest of the team for that kind of task and you can pull the whole stack at once.

⚡ Pro tip for geeks: add a-gnt 🤵🏻‍♂️ as a custom connector in Claude or a custom GPT in ChatGPT — one click and your library is right there in the chat. Or, if you’re in an editor, install the a-gnt MCP server and say “use my [bench name]” in Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

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a-gnt's Take

Our honest review

This plugs directly into your AI and gives it new abilities it didn't have before. erithwik/mcp-hn. Once connected, just ask your AI to use it. It's completely free and works across most major AI apps. This one just landed in the catalog — worth trying while it's fresh.

Tips for getting started

Tap "Get" above, pick your AI app, and follow the steps. Most installs take under 30 seconds.

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