Overview

The Context7 MCP server provides multiple ways to access Hacker News content, with story retrieval being one of its core capabilities. This guide will help you understand how to retrieve different types of story feeds and what information you can expect to receive.

Available Story Feeds

The server supports several curated story feeds that match the main sections of Hacker News:

Top Stories are the most popular submissions currently on the front page, ranked by a combination of upvotes and recency. These represent what the community has collectively decided deserves visibility right now.

New Stories show the latest submissions in chronological order, giving you access to fresh content as it arrives on the platform. This feed is ideal for monitoring breaking news or staying ahead of trends.

Best Stories highlight submissions that have demonstrated sustained value over time, using an algorithm that factors in both score and longevity. These tend to be high-quality posts that have maintained community interest.

How to Request Stories

Interacting with the server is straightforward through natural language requests. Simply ask your AI assistant for the type of stories you want to see:

• "Show me the top stories on Hacker News"
• "What are the newest submissions?"
• "Get the best stories from Hacker News"

The server interprets these requests and returns structured data without requiring you to understand API endpoints or authentication.

Understanding Story Data

Each story returned includes comprehensive metadata:

• Title and URL: The submission's headline and link to the original content
• Score: Total upvotes received from the community
• Author: The username of the person who submitted it
• Time: When the story was posted
• Comment count: Number of discussion responses

This structured information makes it easy to evaluate story relevance and popularity at a glance.

Practical Applications

Story feeds serve various purposes depending on your needs. Use top stories to understand what's currently capturing the tech community's attention. Monitor new stories to catch emerging trends before they peak. Browse best stories when researching evergreen content or looking for high-quality resources that have stood the test of time.

The real-time nature of these feeds means you're always working with current data, making the server valuable for both one-time queries and ongoing monitoring of tech discussions.