Hn Mcp Server
Let your coding agent pull Hacker News top stories, threads, profiles, and full-text search while you scout markets and what builders are shipping.
Overview
io.github.cyanheads/hn-mcp-server is an Idea-phase MCP server that lets agents browse Hacker News feeds, threads, user profiles, and full-text search.
What is this MCP server?
- Browse HN feeds, story threads, and user profiles from the agent
- Full-text search across Hacker News content
- Stdio (Bun/npm @cyanheads/hn-mcp-server) and streamable HTTP remote at hn.caseyjhand.com
- HN_CONCURRENCY_LIMIT env (1–50) for batch item fetches
- MCP_LOG_LEVEL for debug/info/warn output
- Server version 0.5.9
- Offers stdio and streamable-http transports
- HN_CONCURRENCY_LIMIT default 10 (range 1–50)
Community signal: 2 GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
You want HN launch chatter and thread context inside your agent session instead of tab-hopping and copying URLs by hand.
Who is it for?
Indie builders doing competitive and trend research on technical products before scoping an MVP.
Skip if: Teams that need to post comments, moderate, or automate HN accounts—this server is browse and search only.
What do I get? / Deliverables
Your agent can query HN feeds, threads, profiles, and search results on demand while you research competitors and trends.
- Agent-accessible HN feed, thread, profile, and search results
- Configurable concurrent fetch behavior via HN_CONCURRENCY_LIMIT
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Journey fit
Hacker News is a primary signal layer for indie builders validating demand and watching competitor launches before committing to a build. Competitor and trend discovery on HN fits the idea-phase shelf where you compare what is gaining traction and who is talking about adjacent products.
How it compares
Hacker News MCP integration for agent research, not a standalone scraping skill or browser automation pack.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is hn-mcp-server for?
Solo and indie builders using Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex who want Hacker News discovery inside their agent workflow.
When should I use hn-mcp-server?
Use it in the Idea phase when comparing launches, reading Show HN threads, or searching HN for niche keywords before you validate scope.
How do I add hn-mcp-server to my agent?
Register @cyanheads/hn-mcp-server via npm with stdio (bun run start:stdio) or add the streamable-http remote URL from server.json in your MCP client config.