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Getting Started with the Hacker News MCP Server

What You'll Need

Before diving in, ensure you have the MCP server installed and configured in your environment. The Hacker News MCP Server doesn't require API keys or authentication—it connects directly to Hacker News's public API, making setup straightforward.

Making Your First Request

Once connected, start by asking your AI assistant simple questions about Hacker News content. Try requesting "Show me the top stories on Hacker News right now" or "What are the newest submissions?" The server will fetch current data and present it in an easy-to-read format.

You can also access specific stories by asking about particular topics: "Find recent Hacker News discussions about Rust programming" or "What are people saying about the latest AI developments?"

Exploring Comments and Discussions

Hacker News comments often contain valuable insights from experienced developers and industry experts. To read a discussion thread, reference a specific story or ask to see comments on trending topics. Try "Show me the comments on the top story" or "What are people discussing in the comments about [specific topic]?"

The server retrieves entire comment threads, allowing you to follow conversations and see how discussions unfold within the community.

Researching Users and Contributors

To learn more about active community members, request user profile information by asking "Show me the profile for [username]" or "What has [username] posted recently?" This reveals their karma score, submission history, and comment activity—useful for identifying subject matter experts or following influential contributors.

Practical Tips

Stay Current: The server accesses live data, so you're always seeing fresh content. Use this for monitoring breaking news or tracking emerging trends in technology.

Be Specific: When looking for particular discussions, mention keywords or topics. The more specific your request, the better the results.

Explore Different Feeds: Beyond top stories, you can access "new" submissions to catch content early or "best" stories for highly-rated content with staying power.

Common Tasks

  • Daily briefings: "Summarize today's top 5 Hacker News stories"
  • Topic monitoring: "Find discussions about [your technology]"
  • Research: "What has the HN community said about [company/product]?"
  • Expert finding: "Who are active contributors discussing [topic]?"

The Hacker News MCP Server brings one of tech's most valuable communities directly into your workflow, making it simple to tap into ongoing conversations and discover quality content.

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