what is HotNews MCP Server?
HotNews MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides real-time hot trending topics from major Chinese social platforms and news sites.
how to use HotNews MCP Server?
To use the HotNews MCP Server, you can either run it using NPX or Docker. You can fetch hot news by calling the get_hot_news
function with the appropriate platform ID list.
key features of HotNews MCP Server?
- Real-time hot topics from 9 major Chinese platforms
- MCP protocol compatible
- Easy integration with AI models
- Markdown formatted output with clickable links
- Heat index support (where available)
use cases of HotNews MCP Server?
- Fetching trending topics for news aggregation applications.
- Integrating with AI models for real-time data analysis.
- Providing insights into social media trends in China.
FAQ from HotNews MCP Server?
- What platforms does HotNews MCP Server support?
It supports platforms like Zhihu, Baidu, Weibo, and more.
- Is there a Docker image available?
No, the Docker image is not uploaded to Docker Hub; you need to build it yourself.
- What license is HotNews MCP Server under?
It is licensed under the MIT License, allowing free use, modification, and distribution.
HotNews MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides real-time hot trending topics from major Chinese social platforms and news sites.
Features
- Real-time hot topics from 9 major Chinese platforms
- MCP protocol compatible
- Easy integration with AI models
- Markdown formatted output with clickable links
- Heat index support (where available)
Supported Platforms
- Zhihu Hot List (知乎热榜)
- 36Kr Hot List (36氪热榜)
- Baidu Hot Discussion (百度热点)
- Bilibili Hot List (B站热榜)
- Weibo Hot Search (微博热搜)
- Douyin Hot List (抖音热点)
- Hupu Hot List (虎扑热榜)
- Douban Hot List (豆瓣热榜)
- IT News (IT新闻)
API Source, This project uses the
api.vvhan.com
service for fetching hot topics data.
Available Tools
get_hot_news
sources
- Required arguments: Platform ID list
- Example usage:
get_hot_news([3])
: Get Baidu Hot Discussion onlyget_hot_news([1,3,7])
: Get hot lists from zhihuHot, Baidu, and huPuget_hot_news([1,2,3,4])
: Get hot lists from zhihuHot, 36Kr, Baidu, and Bilibili`
Installation
NPX
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-hotnews": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@wopal/mcp-server-hotnews"
]
}
}
}
Docker
( Docker image not uploaded to Docker Hub, need to build it yourself. )
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-hotnews": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"wopal/mcp-server-hotnews"
]
}
}
}
Development
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Watch mode
npm run watch
# Build
npm run build
# Test URLs
npm run test:urls
Docker build:
docker build -t wopal/mcp-server-hotnews:latest -f Dockerfile .
License
This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.
