io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server
NPM · HN-MCP-SERVER · SCANNED SEP 20
Model Context Protocol server for HackerNews API access.
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How this component scores in each security and reliability category. Every signal is checked automatically from public evidence about the published package, including repeated runs of it in an isolated sandbox, and we only credit what we can confirm. How we score → Why this is hard to score →
Supply Chain Security98
- No malware found by supply-chain analysis.Pass
- No known CVEs affecting this package version or its production dependencies.Pass
- No install/post-install scripts declared.Pass
- 31 of 96 dependencies flagged as unhealthy. View diagnostics → Partial
Provenance & Transparency17
- Repository check failed: no source repository is declared. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Fail
- Provenance check failed: no build-provenance attestation is published. See how to fix → View diagnostics → Fail
- Clear OSI-approved license (MIT).Pass
- Actively maintained (last published 341 days ago).Pass
- Disclosure check failed: no security disclosure policy was found in the source repository. See how to fix → Fail
Schema Quality & AI Usability66
- AI-judged instruction clarity (excellent).Pass
- Context-footprint check failed: tool/resource definitions use about 1374 tokens (~274/item across 5 items; 5 tools + 0 resources), over budget; trim descriptions and params. See how to fix → Fail
- Usage-examples check failed: none of the tools include examples. See how to fix → Fail
Stability & Change Management90
- Stability observed for 27 of 30 days with no destabilising changes; credit accrues until the full window elapses.Partial
Tool Coverage100
- 100% of tools have a non-trivial description (not blank, and not just the tool's name).Pass
- 100% of tool parameters carry a description.Pass
Tool Safety100
- No prompt-injection markers were found in the server instructions, tool names or descriptions we captured.Pass
- We read all 5 captured tool definition(s), and no name or description among them implies an irreversible operation.Pass
- An AI judge read all 5 captured unit(s) of tool text and found none that tries to manipulate the model reading it.Pass
Capabilities100
- Implements a supported MCP spec version (2025-11-25); the latest is 2026-07-28.Pass
How do I install the io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server server?
io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server runs locally as an npm package, launched with npx -y hn-mcp-server. Ready-made configuration for Claude, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and 5 more is on this page, copied from each client's own documentation.
npm · hn-mcp-server
claude mcp add wei-hn-mcp-server -- npx -y hn-mcp-server
{
"mcpServers": {
"wei-hn-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"hn-mcp-server"
]
}
}
} {
"servers": {
"wei-hn-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"hn-mcp-server"
]
}
}
} codex mcp add wei-hn-mcp-server -- npx -y hn-mcp-server
{
"$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
"mcp": {
"wei-hn-mcp-server": {
"type": "local",
"command": [
"npx",
"-y",
"hn-mcp-server"
],
"enabled": true
}
}
} openclaw mcp add wei-hn-mcp-server --command npx --arg -y --arg hn-mcp-server
mcp_servers:
wei-hn-mcp-server:
command: "npx"
args: ["-y", "hn-mcp-server"] {
"McpServers": {
"wei-hn-mcp-server": {
"Transport": "stdio",
"Command": "npx",
"Arguments": [
"-y",
"hn-mcp-server"
]
}
}
} assistant mcp add wei-hn-mcp-server -t stdio -c npx -a -y hn-mcp-server
{
"mcpServers": {
"wei-hn-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"hn-mcp-server"
]
}
}
} Every change we have recorded for this component, newest first. Security-relevant changes are always shown. ▲ marks a change for the better, ▼ a change for the worse; unmarked changes are neutral.
- 19 Sept 26 +1
No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 83 to 87. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 25 days of observed history at the previous scan, 26 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.
- 17 Sept 26 −3
- Security disclosure: unverified → fail ▼ functional
- Stability: pass → 0.80 functional
- 16 Sept 26 +1
- Stability: 0.97 → pass security
- Security disclosure: fail → unverified ▼ functional
- 14 Sept 26 +1
- Security disclosure: unverified → fail ▼ functional
- 13 Sept 26 0
- Security disclosure: fail → unverified ▼ functional
- 11 Sept 26 +1
No change was recorded against any check on this day. Stability & Change Management went from 80 to 83. That category is still filling its 30-day observation window: 24 days of observed history at the previous scan, 25 at this one. The score rises as the window fills, whether or not the server changes.
- 10 Sept 26 −3
- Stability: pass → 0.80 functional
- 9 Sept 26 +1
- Stability: 0.97 → pass security
Diagnostic detail from the automated scan of this channel: what the scanner observed at each step, so you can see exactly where a check passed or failed. It is informational only and never changes the trust score.
Captured 20 Sept 2026 · Analysed npm/hn-mcp-server@1.1.0
Provenance No attestation
The registry publishes no build provenance for this version, so there is nothing to verify.
| Result | No attestation |
|---|---|
| Ecosystem | npm |
Background: How many MCP packages publish verified provenance →
Dependencies 96 packages
| Packages resolved | 96 |
|---|---|
| Stale | 31 |
| Tree resolution | Complete |
Background: SBOMs and build attestations, explained →
The tools this component advertises to a client, with an estimated token cost for each. Expand a tool to see its parameters and schema. The per-tool counts are indicative and are not scored directly; the schema's total context footprint is one signal in Schema Quality & AI Usability. A tool's description is untrusted text the model reads on every call, which is what makes this list a security surface and not just an inventory: how tool poisoning works →
get-front-page ~166
Retrieve posts currently on the HackerNews front page. Returns stories sorted by HackerNews ranking algorithm. The front page typically contains the most popular and trending stories. Supports: - Pagination to view beyond the first page - Customizable results per page (default: 30) - All posts are tagged with 'front_page' Examples: - Get first page: { } - Get with custom page size: { "hitsPerPage": 50 } - Get second page: { "page": 1 } Returns the same structure as search results with hits, pagination info, and metadata.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| hitsPerPage | number | – | Results per page (1-1000, default: 30) |
| page | number | – | Page number (0-indexed, default: 0) |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
get-item ~219
Retrieve detailed information about a specific HackerNews item by ID. Returns complete item details including the full nested comment tree. Use this to: - View a story with all comments - Read a specific comment with its replies - Explore discussion threads in depth - Get complete metadata for any item Features: - Full nested comment tree (all levels) - Complete item metadata (title, url, text, points, author, etc.) - Works for stories, comments, polls, and poll options - Includes creation time and item type Examples: - Get story with comments: { "itemId": "38456789" } - Get specific comment: { "itemId": "38456790" } - Get poll: { "itemId": "126809" } Note: Large comment threads (>500 comments) may take 2-3 seconds to load due to nested fetching. Returns error if item doesn't exist or has been deleted.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| itemId | string | yes | HackerNews item ID (e.g., '38456789') |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
get-latest-posts ~220
Retrieve the most recent HackerNews posts sorted by date. Returns posts in chronological order (newest first), including all types of content unless filtered. Supports: - Filter by content type using tags (story, comment, poll, show_hn, ask_hn, etc.) - Pagination to view older posts - Customizable results per page (default: 20) - Empty query to get all recent posts Examples: - Get latest stories: { "tags": ["story"] } - Get latest comments: { "tags": ["comment"] } - Get all recent activity: { } - Get with custom page size: { "hitsPerPage": 50 } Use this to monitor real-time HackerNews activity or find the newest content.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| hitsPerPage | number | – | Results per page (1-1000, default: 20) |
| page | number | – | Page number (0-indexed, default: 0) |
| tags | array | – | Optional filter tags (e.g., ['story'], ['comment']) |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
get-user ~199
Retrieve public profile information for a HackerNews user. Returns user profile including karma, bio, and account creation date. Use this to: - Check user reputation (karma score) - Read user bio and about information - See when account was created - Verify user existence before searching their content Features: - Username (case-sensitive) - Karma score (total upvotes received) - About/bio text (may contain HTML) - Account creation date (Unix timestamp) Examples: - Get famous user: { "username": "pg" } - Check moderator: { "username": "dang" } - Verify author: { "username": "tptacek" } Username validation: - Alphanumeric characters and underscores only - Case-sensitive - Must exist on HackerNews Returns error if user doesn't exist or username format is invalid.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| username | string | yes | HackerNews username (alphanumeric + underscores, e.g., 'pg') |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
search-posts ~570
Search HackerNews for stories, comments, and other content by keyword. Supports: - Keyword search across titles, text, and authors - Tag filtering (story, comment, poll, show_hn, ask_hn, front_page, author_USERNAME) - Numeric filters for points, comments, and dates - Pagination with customizable results per page - Advanced filtering with OR logic and multiple conditions Basic Examples: - Search for AI stories: { "query": "AI", "tags": ["story"] } - Find popular posts: { "query": "Python", "numericFilters": ["points>=100"] } - Filter by author: { "query": "startup", "tags": ["author_pg"] } - Date range: { "query": "startup", "numericFilters": ["created_at_i>1640000000"] } Advanced Filtering Examples: - High engagement posts: { "query": "programming", "numericFilters": ["points>=100", "num_comments>=50"] } - OR logic for tags: { "query": "web", "tags": ["(story,poll)"] } - returns stories OR polls - Author with filters: { "query": "", "tags": ["author_pg", "story"], "numericFilters": ["points>=50"] } - Multiple conditions: { "query": "AI", "tags": ["story"], "numericFilters": ["points>=200", "num_comments>=100"] } Numeric Filter Operators: < (less than), <= (less than or equal), = (equal), >= (greater than or equal), > (greater than) Numeric Filter Fields: points, num_comments, created_at_i (Unix timestamp) Tag Syntax: - Single tag: ["story"] - only stories - Multiple tags (AND): ["story", "show_hn"] - stories that are also show_hn - OR logic: ["(story,poll)"] - stories OR polls - Author filter: ["author_USERNAME"] - posts by specific author Returns paginated results with hits, total count, and page information.
| Name | Type | Req | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| hitsPerPage | number | – | Results per page (1-1000, default: 20) |
| numericFilters | array | – | Optional numeric filters (e.g., ['points>=100'], ['num_comments>=50'], ['created_at_i>1640000000']). Multiple filters use AND logic. |
| page | number | – | Page number (0-indexed, default: 0) |
| query | string | yes | Search query text (minimum 1 character) |
| tags | array | – | Optional filter tags (e.g., ['story'], ['comment'], ['(story,poll)'] for OR logic, ['author_pg'] for author filter) |
No output schema declared.
No examples provided.
What is the io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server server?
io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server is listed in the public MCP registry as io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server. Model Context Protocol server for HackerNews API access. This page covers its npm package (hn-mcp-server).
Is the io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server server safe to use?
io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server scores 75 out of 100 on VerifyMCP. We found no known CVEs affecting it as of 20 September 2026. It declares no install or post-install scripts. That is a record of what we were able to check automatically, not an endorsement. The category breakdown on this page shows every signal behind the number, including the ones we could not confirm.
What tools does the io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server server expose?
io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server exposes 5 tools: search-posts, get-front-page, get-latest-posts, get-item, get-user. Their descriptions and schemas cost roughly 1,374 tokens of context every time the server is loaded.
Is the io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server server still maintained?
io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server is still listed as active in the MCP registry. We last reached this channel on 20 September 2026. Those dates come from our own scans of the registry and the channel itself, not from anything the publisher announced.
What licence is the io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server server under?
io.github.wei/hn-mcp-server declares the MIT licence, which is OSI-approved. That covers the source only, and says nothing about the cost of any service it calls.