# Hackernews

> Use this tool when you need to stay updated on the latest tech news, trends, and startup stories, or to engage in discussions with a community of programmers and entrepreneurs. It aggregates user-submitted content, allowing users to share and discover new information on topics like programming and emerging technologies. Ideal for those seeking insights and knowledge on the tech industry and its developments.

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

## Description

Hacker News is a tech-focused news aggregator by Y Combinator, featuring user-submitted stories and discussions on startups, programming, and emerging trends

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** unverified

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-05-10

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Smithery](https://smithery.ai/server/hackernews)

## 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": "hackernews"
    }
  }
}
```

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

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