# hackernews-mcp

> Use this tool when you need to access information from Hacker News, enabling large language models (LLMs) to search and read posts and comments via the Algolia API, solving problems related to staying up-to-date with tech news and discussions, and providing inputs such as search queries and outputs like relevant post and comment data. It is ideal for use cases requiring real-time information on technology and startup trends. The tool's interface allows for seamless integration with LLMs, facilitating informed responses and decision-making.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/ccozad-hackernews-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ccozad-hackernews-mcp

## Description

Enables LLMs to search and read Hacker News posts and comments via the Algolia API.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.69
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-31

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** ai-ml
- **Updated:** 2026-08-31

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/ggkr3u8fcp)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/ccozad/hackernews-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "ccozad-hackernews-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ccozad-hackernews-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/ccozad-hackernews-mcp/pull`

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