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How to Set Up the Hacker News MCP Server
Prerequisites
Before setting up the Hacker News MCP server, ensure you have the following:
- An active Microsoft 365 account with Metorial access
- Basic familiarity with connecting MCP servers
- A stable internet connection
No API keys or authentication tokens are required, as the server accesses publicly available Hacker News data.
Installation Steps
Adding the Server to Microsoft 365
- Open your Microsoft 365 environment and navigate to the Metorial interface
- Access the MCP server configuration panel from the settings menu
- Click "Add New Server" or the equivalent option to begin adding a custom server
- Select "Hacker News" from the available server list, or enter the server details if manually configuring
- Confirm the installation and wait for the server to initialize
The server should appear in your active connections list once successfully added.
Verifying the Connection
After installation, test the connection by asking your AI assistant a simple query such as "What are the top stories on Hacker News right now?" If the server is properly configured, you'll receive a structured response with current top stories, including titles, scores, and links.
Using the Server
Accessing Stories
Request different story feeds by specifying what you want to see. Ask for "top stories" to see the most popular posts, "new stories" for recent submissions, or "best stories" for highly-regarded content. Each response includes relevant metadata like submission time, author, and vote count.
Exploring Comments
Dive into discussions by requesting comments on specific stories. You can ask for "comments on [story title]" or explore specific comment threads to understand community perspectives on any topic.
Researching Users
Query user profiles to learn about contributors in the community. Ask for information about specific users to see their karma score, submission history, and profile details.
Tips for Best Results
- Be specific in your queries to get more targeted information
- Use natural language—the server understands conversational requests
- Request recent data when monitoring time-sensitive topics
- Combine multiple queries to build comprehensive research on specific subjects
The Hacker News MCP server requires no ongoing maintenance and automatically fetches fresh data with each request, ensuring you always have access to current community discussions and content.
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