Hn Mcp Server

MCP server · by cyanheads

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Install

Pin version registry version 0.5.22

npm
npx -y @cyanheads/hn-mcp-server

npm
npx -y @cyanheads/hn-mcp-server@0.5.22

npm
npx -y @cyanheads/hn-mcp-server

npm
npx -y @cyanheads/hn-mcp-server@0.5.22

Streamable HTTP
https://hn.caseyjhand.com/mcp

Setup by client

Pick your client — the config below is generated for this server (both local and hosted-endpoint forms). Copy respects the “Pin version” switch above.

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hn-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/hn-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hn-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/hn-mcp-server@0.5.22"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Remote (hosted) endpoint

https://hn.caseyjhand.com/mcp

Claude Desktop: Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector, paste this URL.

Format verified against the official Claude Desktop docs ↗.

terminal

claude mcp add hn-mcp-server -- npx -y @cyanheads/hn-mcp-server

claude mcp add hn-mcp-server -- npx -y @cyanheads/hn-mcp-server@0.5.22

terminal

claude mcp add --transport http hn-mcp-server https://hn.caseyjhand.com/mcp

Format verified against the official Claude Code docs ↗.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hn-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/hn-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hn-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/hn-mcp-server@0.5.22"
      ]
    }
  }
}

.cursor/mcp.json (hosted endpoint)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hn-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://hn.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Cursor docs ↗.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "hn-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/hn-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "servers": {
    "hn-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/hn-mcp-server@0.5.22"
      ]
    }
  }
}

.vscode/mcp.json (hosted endpoint)

{
  "servers": {
    "hn-mcp-server": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://hn.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official VS Code docs ↗.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hn-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/hn-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hn-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/hn-mcp-server@0.5.22"
      ]
    }
  }
}

mcp_config.json (hosted endpoint)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hn-mcp-server": {
      "serverUrl": "https://hn.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Windsurf docs ↗.

Environment variables

Defined in the server's official registry manifest. Required secrets are shown as <YOUR_…> placeholders in the configs above.

HN_CONCURRENCY_LIMIT — Max concurrent HTTP requests for batch item fetches (integer, 1–50).
MCP_LOG_LEVEL — Sets the minimum log level for output (e.g., 'debug', 'info', 'warning').
MCP_TRANSPORT_TYPE — Selects the HTTP transport.
MCP_HTTP_HOST — The hostname for the HTTP server.
MCP_HTTP_PORT — The port to run the HTTP server on.
MCP_HTTP_ENDPOINT_PATH — The endpoint path for the MCP server.
MCP_AUTH_MODE — Authentication mode to use: 'none', 'jwt', or 'oauth'.

About this server

Distributed as npm, Streamable HTTP, listed under Search. Review our MCP security guide before granting access to real data.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Hn Mcp Server?

Run the install command shown above, then paste the config for your client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Windsurf) into its MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Hn Mcp Server free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/cyanheads/hn-mcp-server. Any third-party service it calls may require its own API key and account.

Which clients support Hn Mcp Server?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.

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