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Getting Started with the Hacker News MCP Server
What is the Hacker News MCP Server?
The Hacker News MCP Server connects you directly to Hacker News, one of technology's most influential discussion platforms. Through this server, you can access stories, comments, user profiles, and real-time updates without manually browsing the website or writing custom code. Simply ask your AI assistant for information, and the server handles all the technical details.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- An MCP-compatible AI assistant or application (like Claude Desktop)
- Node.js installed on your system
- Basic familiarity with configuration files
Installation
Install the server through your MCP client's configuration. For Claude Desktop, add the following to your configuration file:
{
"mcpServers": {
"hackernews": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-hackernews"]
}
}
}
Restart your application after updating the configuration.
Basic Usage
Once configured, interact with Hacker News through natural language queries. Here are some examples to get you started:
Browse current stories: "What are the top stories on Hacker News right now?" This retrieves the most popular posts currently on the front page.
Read discussions: "Show me the comments on story ID 12345" gives you access to the full comment thread, letting you explore community perspectives.
Research users: "Get information about user pg" retrieves profile details, including karma score, submission history, and biographical information.
Track new content: "What are the newest submissions?" keeps you updated with the latest posts as they arrive.
Practical Applications
Stay informed: Monitor breaking news and trending topics in technology by checking top stories regularly.
Research topics: Find community discussions about specific technologies, companies, or trends to gather diverse perspectives from experienced developers and entrepreneurs.
Discover resources: Access high-quality technical articles and papers that have been vetted through community voting.
Track conversations: Follow discussions about topics relevant to your work, ensuring you stay connected with community sentiment.
Tips for Best Results
Start with broad queries like top or new stories to understand current trends, then drill down into specific threads that interest you. Use story IDs to reference specific posts when exploring comments. When researching topics, combine story searches with user profile lookups to identify expert contributors in specific domains.
The server provides real-time data, so information is always current. This makes it ideal for monitoring fast-moving discussions or staying ahead of emerging trends in the technology community.
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