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Getting Started: Installing and Configuring the Hacker News MCP Server

Prerequisites

Before installing the Hacker News MCP server, ensure you have the Dialer application installed and configured on your system. You'll also need a basic understanding of how to configure MCP servers within Dialer's settings.

Installation Steps

The Hacker News MCP server connects Dialer to the Hacker News platform, requiring no API keys or authentication credentials since Hacker News provides public access to its data.

Adding the Server to Dialer

  1. Open Dialer and navigate to the MCP server configuration settings
  2. Add a new server entry for the Hacker News MCP server
  3. Specify the server package name or installation path according to your setup
  4. Save the configuration and restart Dialer to load the server

The server requires no additional configuration parameters, as it connects directly to the public Hacker News API without authentication requirements.

Verifying Installation

After adding the server, confirm it's running correctly by asking Dialer to retrieve current top stories from Hacker News. If the server is properly configured, you'll receive a structured list of trending posts with titles, scores, and submission details.

You can also test by requesting specific story details or user profiles to ensure the server responds appropriately to different query types.

Using the Server

Once configured, interact with Hacker News through natural language queries to Dialer. Simply ask questions like "What are the top stories on Hacker News?" or "Show me comments on story ID 12345678" and the server will handle the data retrieval.

The server supports multiple query patterns:

  • Story feeds: Access top, new, or best stories
  • Individual items: Retrieve specific stories or comments by ID
  • User profiles: Get information about Hacker News users
  • Comment threads: Explore discussions on any submission

Troubleshooting

If the server fails to return data, verify that Dialer has internet connectivity and can reach external APIs. Ensure the server configuration doesn't contain syntax errors and that Dialer has successfully loaded the server on startup.

Check Dialer's logs for specific error messages if queries consistently fail, as these will indicate whether the issue relates to configuration, connectivity, or server functionality.

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