# io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server

> Use this tool when you need to access the HackerNews API through a standardized protocol, as it provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for streamlined interaction. This server solves problems related to accessing and manipulating HackerNews data, such as fetching posts, comments, and user information. It accepts API requests as input and returns relevant data as output, making it ideal for applications requiring HackerNews integration.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/io-github-wei-hn-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/io-github-wei-hn-mcp-server

## Description

Model Context Protocol server for HackerNews API access.

## Trust

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

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** api-integration
- **Updated:** 2026-05-09

## Source

- **Source listing:** [MCP Registry](https://registry.modelcontextprotocol.io/v0/servers/io.github.wei%2Fhn-mcp-server)

## 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": "io-github-wei-hn-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/io-github-wei-hn-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/io-github-wei-hn-mcp-server/pull`

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