Expose Hacker News tools as an MCP server for AI agents
Ready for 3.0Ready for 3.0. This template uses no nodes that n8n 3.0 removes. No removed nodes, versions or helpers found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.
What this workflow does
This AI workflow has 4 nodes and runs when an MCP client calls one of its tools. Along the way it connects Hacker News.
How it runs
Trigger: When an MCP client calls one of its tools.
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Services it uses
Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0
Nothing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0, so it should import and run after the upgrade.
Nodes used (2)
- MCP Server Trigger
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.mcpTrigger - Hacker News Tool
n8n-nodes-base.hackerNewsTool
From the author
Quick overview This workflow exposes a Model Context Protocol (MCP)server in n8n that lets AI agents query Hacker News for top items, a specific article by ID, or a user profile via a single webhook endpoint. No API key or credentials required. Compatible…