readhn

About readhn

Use readhn with your agent

claude mcp add readhn -- uvx readhn

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "readhn": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "readhn"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What is readhn?

readhn is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server by xodn348 in the Search category. AI-native HackerNews MCP Server. Find HN content that matters with explainable quality signals.

How do I connect readhn to Claude, Cursor, or another MCP client?

Install readhn from its pypi package (readhn) and register it under "mcpServers" in your client's MCP configuration — for example claude_desktop_config.json or Cursor's mcp.json — then restart the client.

Is readhn open source?

Yes — the source code is public at github.com/xodn348/hnmcp, with 4 GitHub stars.

Can AI agents pay to use readhn?

Not yet through Loomal — readhn is listed as a free directory entry. If its maintainer verifies ownership, they can set per-call USDC pricing that agents pay over x402, with settlement on Base.