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Getting Started: Installing and Configuring the Hacker News MCP Server

Overview

The Hacker News MCP Server brings one of tech's most influential communities directly into your AI workflow. This guide will walk you through installing and configuring the server so you can start accessing Hacker News stories, comments, and user data through your AI assistant.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • Node.js (version 16 or higher) installed on your system
  • An MCP-compatible client (such as Claude Desktop or another AI assistant that supports MCP)
  • Basic familiarity with editing JSON configuration files

Installation Steps

Install the Server

The Hacker News MCP Server can be installed directly through npm. Open your terminal and run:

npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-hackernews

This installs the server globally, making it available for configuration with your MCP client.

Configure Your MCP Client

You'll need to add the Hacker News server to your MCP client's configuration file. For Claude Desktop, locate the configuration file at:

  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
  • Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Open the file and add the Hacker News server to the mcpServers section:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hackernews": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-hackernews"]
    }
  }
}

Save the file and restart your MCP client to load the new configuration.

Verifying the Installation

Once restarted, your AI assistant should have access to Hacker News functionality. Test the installation by asking simple queries like:

  • "What are the top stories on Hacker News right now?"
  • "Show me the latest submissions on Hacker News"
  • "Get comments for Hacker News item 12345678"

If the server responds with Hacker News data, your installation is successful.

Next Steps

With the server configured, you can now:

  • Monitor trending technology discussions in real-time
  • Research community perspectives on specific topics or companies
  • Analyze comment threads to gather expert insights
  • Track user activity and contributions

The server handles all API interactions automatically, so you can focus on exploring Hacker News content through natural conversation with your AI assistant. No additional API keys or authentication are required—just start asking questions and the server will deliver the information you need.

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