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Hotnews (Chinese Social)

Organization
wopal-cn

A Model Context Protocol server that provides real-time hot trending topics from major Chinese social platforms and news sites.

Publisherwopal-cn
Repositorymcp-hotnews-server
LanguageTypeScript
Forks
21
Stars
196
Available tools
1
Transport typestdio, streamable-http
Categories
LicenseMIT
Links
  • Connect tools to AI workflows

    Hotnews (Chinese Social) exposes MCP capabilities that can be used by compatible AI clients and agents.

  • 1 available tools

    Browse the callable actions below, including names and descriptions when provided by the server.

  • Ready-to-copy setup

    Use the installation snippets to configure this server in your preferred MCP client.

  • Open source signals

    196 stars and 21 forks from the linked repository.

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

  1. Zhihu Hot List (知乎热榜)
  2. 36Kr Hot List (36氪热榜)
  3. Baidu Hot Discussion (百度热点)
  4. Bilibili Hot List (B站热榜)
  5. Weibo Hot Search (微博热搜)
  6. Douyin Hot List (抖音热点)
  7. Hupu Hot List (虎扑热榜)
  8. Douban Hot List (豆瓣热榜)
  9. 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 only
    • get_hot_news([1,3,7]) : Get hot lists from zhihuHot, Baidu, and huPu
    • get_hot_news([1,2,3,4]) : Get hot lists from zhihuHot, 36Kr, Baidu, and Bilibili`

Installation

NPX

json
{
  "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. )

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-hotnews": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "wopal/mcp-server-hotnews"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Development

bash
# Install dependencies
npm install

# Watch mode
npm run watch

# Build
npm run build

# Test URLs
npm run test:urls

Docker build:

bash
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.

Installation

TypingMind
Prerequisites:

Node.js 18+

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-hotnews": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@wopal/mcp-server-hotnews"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

  • get_hot_news

    Get hot trending lists from various platforms

Use Hotnews (Chinese Social) MCP with multiple AI models

TypingMind connects MCP tools at the workspace level, so once Hotnews (Chinese Social) is connected, you can use it with different AI models in TypingMind instead of setting it up separately for each model. You can run MCP locally on your device or connect to a remote MCP server URL.

Option 1: Use the local connector

Use this when the MCP server needs access to local files, apps, or private resources on your computer.

1

Open the MCP settings

In TypingMind, go to Settings, Advanced Settings, then Model Context Protocol and choose Setup Connector.

  1. Open TypingMind in your browser.
  2. Click the Settings icon.
  3. Go to Advanced Settings.
  4. Open the Model Context Protocol section.
  5. Click Setup Connector and choose This Device.
TypingMind MCP connector setup screen with This Device selected
2

Run the connector command

Choose This Device, copy the command from TypingMind, and run it in Terminal. Keep the process running while you use MCP.

  1. Copy the setup command shown by TypingMind.
  2. Open Terminal on macOS or Windows Terminal on Windows.
  3. Paste and run the command.
  4. Approve the package install if Terminal asks you to proceed.
  5. Keep the Terminal window running while using MCP tools.
3

Add Hotnews (Chinese Social) as a server

When the connector status is Ready, click Edit Servers and paste the MCP server configuration.

  1. Wait until the connector status shows Ready.
  2. Click Edit Servers.
  3. Paste the Hotnews (Chinese Social) MCP server configuration.
  4. Save the server list.
  5. Refresh if you want to confirm the connector is still ready.
TypingMind MCP settings showing active server and Edit Servers button
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hotnews-chinese-social": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@wopal/mcp-server-hotnews"
      ]
    }
  }
}
4

Use it across models

Save the server list, open Plugins, enable the Hotnews (Chinese Social) MCP tools, then select any supported AI model in TypingMind and use the tools in chat or assign them to an AI agent.

  1. Open the Plugins page in TypingMind.
  2. Enable the Hotnews (Chinese Social) MCP tools.
  3. Start a chat and choose the AI model you want to use.
  4. Use the MCP tools in chat or assign them to an AI agent.
  5. Switch to another AI model whenever needed without reconnecting MCP.
TypingMind chat using enabled MCP tools with a selected AI model
Can you use Hotnews (Chinese Social) to help me with this task?
Hotnews (Chinese Social)
Sure. I read it.
Here is what I found using Hotnews (Chinese Social).

Option 2: Add an MCP server URL

Use this when Hotnews (Chinese Social) is already hosted remotely or your team wants one shared connector that multiple users can access.

1

Open MCP connectors

In TypingMind, go to Plugins, open MCP connectors, then choose Add URL.

  1. Open TypingMind in your browser.
  2. Go to Plugins.
  3. Open MCP connectors.
  4. Click Add URL.
TypingMind Add Custom MCP Server URL form
2

Paste the server URL

Enter your server URL in the Server URL field. Add a connection name, description, icon, custom HTTP headers, or OAuth client settings if the server requires them.

  1. Paste your server URL into the Server URL field.
  2. Enter a connection name for Hotnews (Chinese Social).
  3. Add a description and icon if you want it to be easier to identify.
  4. Add custom HTTP headers or OAuth client details if the server requires authentication.
3

Create the connection

Click Create connection, then return to the Plugins list and confirm the new MCP connection is active.

  1. Click Create connection.
  2. Return to the MCP connectors list.
  3. Confirm the Hotnews (Chinese Social) connection appears as active.
  4. Refresh the plugin list if the connection does not appear immediately.
4

Switch models without reconnecting

Start a chat with your preferred model, enable the Hotnews (Chinese Social) tools from Plugins, and switch to another model whenever needed. The MCP connection stays available to the TypingMind workspace.

  1. Start a new chat in TypingMind.
  2. Select the AI model you want to use.
  3. Enable the Hotnews (Chinese Social) tools from Plugins.
  4. Ask the model to use the tool when needed.
  5. Switch to another AI model and reuse the same MCP connection.
TypingMind chat using enabled MCP tools with a selected AI model
Can you use Hotnews (Chinese Social) to help me with this task?
Hotnews (Chinese Social)
Sure. I read it.
Here is what I found using Hotnews (Chinese Social).

Frequently asked questions

What is the Hotnews (Chinese Social) MCP server used for?

Hotnews (Chinese Social) is an MCP server that lets compatible AI clients connect to external tools and context. In TypingMind, you can add this MCP server once and make its tools available in your AI workspace.

Can I use Hotnews (Chinese Social) MCP with multiple AI models in TypingMind?

Yes. TypingMind connects MCP tools at the workspace level, so you can use Hotnews (Chinese Social) with different AI models such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or other models you have configured in TypingMind without setting up the MCP server separately for each model.

Why use Hotnews (Chinese Social) MCP with TypingMind?

TypingMind is one of the best frontends for LLM chat because it brings multiple AI models, prompts, plugins, AI agents, API keys, and MCP tools into one workspace. With Hotnews (Chinese Social) connected, you can use its MCP tools across your preferred models while keeping your chat workflow organized in TypingMind.

How do I connect Hotnews (Chinese Social) MCP to TypingMind?

Hotnews (Chinese Social) can be connected in TypingMind with the local MCP connector or by adding a remote MCP server URL. Use the local connector when the server needs access to files, apps, or private resources on your device, and use a server URL when the MCP server is hosted remotely.

What tools does Hotnews (Chinese Social) MCP provide in TypingMind?

Hotnews (Chinese Social) exposes 1 MCP tools that can be enabled from the TypingMind Plugins page and used in chat or assigned to AI agents.

Do I need to share my API keys with TypingMind to use Hotnews (Chinese Social) MCP?

No. TypingMind is local-first and lets you keep your model providers, API keys, prompts, and MCP configuration under your control. If Hotnews (Chinese Social) requires authentication, add the required headers, OAuth settings, or local configuration for that MCP server when you create the connection.

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