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HACKERNEWS MCP SERVER TOOLS

6 tools from the HackerNews MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 6 HACKERNEWS MCP SERVER TOOLS
READ 5 tools
Read get_post Get comprehensive details about a HackerNews post including metadata and comments Read search_comments Analyze the comment tree of a post for engagement patterns and statistics Read search_posts Search and filter HackerNews posts by keywords, author, score, and date range Read search_trending Find current trending topics and keywords from top HackerNews posts Read search_user Get a HackerNews user
OTHER 1 tools
Other test_tool A simple test tool

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How many tools does the HackerNews MCP Server MCP server have? +

The HackerNews MCP Server MCP server exposes 6 tools across 2 categories: Read, Other.

How do I enforce policies on HackerNews MCP Server tools? +

Route the HackerNews MCP Server 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 HackerNews MCP Server tools fall into? +

HackerNews MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (5), Other (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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