What is the key difference between Directory and Mcp Hackernews?

Directory belongs to the Developer Tools category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution, while Mcp Hackernews belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Directory or Mcp Hackernews in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Directory and Mcp Hackernews free or paid?

Directory operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mcp Hackernews operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Directory lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Hackernews lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Directory and Mcp Hackernews together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Directory or Mcp Hackernews in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Directory and Mcp Hackernews free to use, or do they require API keys?

Directory is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mcp Hackernews operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Directory and Mcp Hackernews at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both directory and mcp-hackernews as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Directory has a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mcp Hackernews holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Directory vs Mcp Hackernews

In-depth architectural comparison of the Directory and Mcp Hackernews MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Directory when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Directory Details

Choose Mcp Hackernews when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Mcp Hackernews Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Directory Developer Tools	M Mcp Hackernews Developer Tools
Summary	Discover and query every business on ANOTS — search, ask, or find-and-ask over MCP.	MCP server exposing a simple Hacker News search tool (top stories).
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Directory Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Mcp Hackernews Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Directory Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "directory": {
      "url": "http://localhost:6333/health"
    }
  }
}

Mcp Hackernews Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-hackernews": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-hackernews"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Directory is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. In contrast, Mcp Hackernews belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Directory when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Mcp Hackernews when you require tools for developer tools.

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