Overview

The Hacker News MCP Server brings the pulse of the tech community directly into your Grafbase workflow. This server connects you to Hacker News' stories, comments, and user profiles through a simple, standardized interface—no web scraping or manual browsing required.

Whether you're researching emerging technologies, monitoring industry discussions, or discovering quality technical content, this server makes Hacker News data instantly accessible through natural language queries.

What You Can Do

Browse Stories

Access different story feeds including top stories on the front page, newly submitted posts, and "best" stories that have proven their value over time. Each story includes essential metadata like title, URL, score, author, and submission time, giving you a complete picture of what's trending in tech.

Explore Discussions

Dive into comment threads where some of Hacker News' most valuable insights live. Retrieve individual comments, navigate conversation threads, and analyze community perspectives on any topic. This is particularly useful for understanding technical discussions or gathering expert opinions.

Research Users

Access user profiles to view submission histories, comment activity, karma scores, and biographical information. This helps you identify subject matter experts, track thought leaders, or analyze community engagement patterns.

Common Use Cases

Stay Informed: Monitor breaking tech news and emerging trends by tracking which stories gain traction in real-time.

Discover Content: Find high-quality technical articles and resources that have been vetted by the community's voting system.

Gather Insights: Research community perspectives on specific technologies, companies, or trends through relevant discussions and commentary.

Track Topics: Monitor conversations about products, technologies, or subjects relevant to your work without manually checking the site.

Getting Started

Once you've configured the Hacker News MCP Server in Grafbase, you can start querying immediately using natural language. Simply ask your AI assistant for what you need:

• "Show me today's top stories on Hacker News"
• "What are people saying about [specific topic]?"
• "Get comments from this Hacker News thread"
• "Find information about this Hacker News user"

The server handles all API interactions behind the scenes, delivering structured, ready-to-use data. There's no need to understand Hacker News' API structure or write custom code—just ask, and the server retrieves the information you need.