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How to Retrieve Top Stories and Story Feeds
Understanding Story Feeds
The Hacker News MCP Server provides access to three primary story feeds that represent different views of community content. Each feed serves a distinct purpose and helps you discover content based on different criteria.
Top Stories represent the most popular submissions currently on Hacker News' front page. These stories have received significant upvotes from the community and represent what's capturing attention right now. Top stories are ideal when you want to understand what the tech community considers most important at this moment.
New Stories show the latest submissions as they arrive on the platform, regardless of their score or popularity. This feed is perfect for discovering emerging topics before they gain widespread attention or monitoring real-time submissions on specific subjects.
Best Stories highlight submissions that have demonstrated sustained value and engagement over time. These stories typically feature high-quality content that has resonated strongly with the community and often represent the most substantive discussions.
Retrieving Story Feeds
To access any story feed, simply ask your AI assistant using natural language. You don't need to memorize commands or syntax—the server understands conversational requests.
For example, you might ask:
- "What are the top stories on Hacker News right now?"
- "Show me the latest new submissions"
- "What are the best stories today?"
The server will retrieve the requested feed and present it in an organized, readable format. Each story includes essential information such as the title, URL, author, score, submission time, and number of comments.
Working with Story Data
Once you've retrieved a story feed, you can dig deeper into individual stories. Ask follow-up questions about specific submissions to access their comment threads, learn more about the author, or get additional details about the discussion.
You can also combine story retrieval with other server capabilities. For instance, after viewing top stories, you might request comments on a particularly interesting submission, or look up the profile of a prolific contributor whose submissions appear frequently.
Practical Tips
Timing matters: Top stories change throughout the day as new submissions gain traction. Check multiple times to catch different stories as they rise and fall.
Context is valuable: Pay attention to scores and comment counts—they indicate community engagement levels and can help you identify the most significant discussions.
Explore beyond headlines: The real value of Hacker News often lies in the comment threads where experts debate and discuss the submissions.
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