What Are Top Stories?

Top stories on Hacker News represent the most popular and actively discussed submissions that have risen to prominence through community voting. These stories typically reflect what the tech community finds most interesting, important, or worthy of discussion at any given moment. Accessing top stories through the Hive Intelligence MCP server gives you instant insight into trending technology topics, breaking news, and significant developments in the industry.

Retrieving Top Stories

To retrieve top stories, simply ask your AI assistant natural language questions like "What are the top stories on Hacker News right now?" or "Show me the current front page of Hacker News." The server automatically fetches the latest data and presents it in a structured, easy-to-read format.

You'll receive information about each story including:

• Title: The headline or name of the submission
• URL: The link to the original content (if applicable)
• Score: The number of upvotes the story has received
• Author: The Hacker News username of the person who submitted it
• Submission time: When the story was posted
• Comment count: How many discussions the story has generated

This structured data allows you to quickly scan what's trending without manually visiting the website.

Browsing Story Details

Once you've identified interesting stories, you can dig deeper by requesting additional information. Ask to see the comments on a particular story to understand community reactions and expert insights. Comments on Hacker News often contain valuable technical analysis, alternative perspectives, and informed debate that adds context beyond the original article.

You can also request stories by their specific ID if you're tracking particular submissions over time or want to revisit discussions you've previously discovered.

Exploring Different Story Feeds

Beyond top stories, the server provides access to other curated feeds:

• New stories: See the latest submissions as they arrive, perfect for early discovery
• Best stories: Access content that has demonstrated lasting value to the community

Switch between these feeds by simply asking for what you want: "Show me new stories" or "What are the best stories today?"

Practical Tips

For efficient browsing, start with top stories to understand current trends, then explore comment threads on topics relevant to your interests. If you're monitoring specific subjects, check new stories regularly to catch emerging discussions early. The real-time nature of the server ensures you're always working with current data, making it ideal for staying informed about fast-moving technology news and community sentiment.