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Getting Started with the Hacker News MCP Server

What is the Hacker News MCP Server?

The Hacker News MCP Server connects your AI assistant directly to Hacker News, one of the most influential technology communities on the internet. Instead of manually browsing the site or writing custom scripts, you can now access stories, comments, and user profiles through simple conversational requests.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • An MCP-compatible client (like Claude Desktop or another AI assistant that supports MCP)
  • The Hacker News MCP Server installed and configured in your client
  • Basic familiarity with how to interact with your AI assistant

Basic Usage

Once the server is connected, you can start exploring Hacker News content immediately through natural language. Simply ask your AI assistant questions like:

  • "What are the top stories on Hacker News right now?"
  • "Show me the newest submissions"
  • "Get comments for story ID 12345678"
  • "Tell me about user pg's profile"

The server handles all the technical details, retrieving data from Hacker News and presenting it in a readable format.

Common Tasks

Browsing Stories

Request different story feeds to see what's trending. Top stories show what's currently popular on the front page, new stories display recent submissions, and best stories highlight content with lasting value. Each story includes the title, URL, author, score, and submission time.

Reading Discussions

Access comment threads to dive into the conversations around any story. Comments often contain expert insights and technical analysis that's as valuable as the original article. You can explore entire discussion trees or focus on specific comments.

Researching Users

Look up any Hacker News user to see their submission history, comments, karma score, and profile information. This is useful for identifying experts in specific domains or understanding someone's contributions to the community.

Tips for Effective Use

Be specific with item IDs: When you want information about a particular story or comment, reference its specific Hacker News ID number for precise results.

Combine queries creatively: Ask your AI assistant to analyze trends, summarize discussions, or find stories related to specific topics. The server provides the data while your assistant applies intelligence.

Monitor topics over time: Request regular updates on keywords or subjects you care about to track how discussions evolve within the community.

What You Can Accomplish

The Hacker News MCP Server enables you to stay current with tech news, discover high-quality technical content, research community opinions on technologies or companies, and tap into the collective knowledge of thousands of developers and technologists—all through simple conversation with your AI assistant.

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