Overview

The Hacker News MCP server for Close gives you direct access to one of technology's most influential communities. This integration allows you to retrieve top stories, browse discussions, and stay current with tech news without leaving your workflow. Whether you're researching trends, discovering quality content, or monitoring specific topics, this server brings Hacker News data directly into Close.

Accessing Top Stories

To retrieve the current top stories from Hacker News, simply ask your AI assistant in Close to show you what's trending. The server will fetch the front page stories that have risen through community voting, providing you with titles, URLs, scores, and submission details.

You can request stories in various ways:

• Ask for "top stories on Hacker News" to see what's currently popular
• Request "new Hacker News submissions" to discover fresh content as it's posted
• Query for "best stories" to find posts that have demonstrated lasting value

Each story includes metadata like point scores, submission times, and author information, helping you quickly assess which discussions are gaining traction.

Browsing Comments and Discussions

The real value of Hacker News often lies in its comment threads. Use the server to dive into discussions by requesting comments on specific stories. The server retrieves entire comment trees, allowing you to explore conversations, follow reply chains, and identify expert commentary.

Comments include scores, timestamps, and author details, making it easy to gauge community sentiment and find valuable insights buried in discussion threads.

Finding Specific Content

If you know the ID of a particular story or comment, you can request it directly for immediate access. This is useful when following up on previously discovered content or tracking specific discussions over time.

You can also explore user profiles to research contributors, track thought leaders in specific domains, or understand who's driving conversations on topics of interest.

Practical Applications

Use this integration to monitor emerging trends in technology, discover high-quality technical articles vetted by the community, or track discussions about specific technologies or companies. The real-time nature of the data ensures you're always working with current information.

The server handles all API interactions automatically, delivering structured data ready for analysis or review through natural language requests in Close.