// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

HN-MCP TOOLS

5 tools from the HN-MCP MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 5 HN-MCP TOOLS
READ 5 tools
Read browse_stories Browse Hacker News stories by type. Returns story list with scores, comments, and metadata. Read get_story_details Get a Hacker News story with its comments. Fetches full story content and comment threads. Read hn_explain Get explanations of Hacker News terms, culture, and conventions. Read search_hn Search Hacker News stories and comments. Returns matching content with relevance scores. Read user_analysis Analyze a Hacker News user

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// FAQ
How many tools does the HN-MCP MCP server have? +

The HN-MCP MCP server exposes 5 tools across 1 categories: Read.

How do I enforce policies on HN-MCP tools? +

Route the HN-MCP server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do HN-MCP tools fall into? +

HN-MCP tools are categorised as Read (5). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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