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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 to Hacker News, one of the tech community's most influential discussion platforms. Instead of manually browsing the site, you can now ask your AI assistant to fetch stories, read comments, check user profiles, and monitor discussions—all through natural conversation.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

  • An MCP-compatible client (like Claude Desktop or another MCP-enabled application)
  • The Hacker News MCP Server installed in your Sentry environment
  • Basic familiarity with your AI assistant's interface

Connecting to the Server

Once the Hacker News MCP Server is configured in your Sentry setup, it automatically becomes available to your AI assistant. You don't need to manually authenticate or configure API keys—Hacker News provides public access to its data.

To verify the connection is working, simply ask your assistant: "What are the top stories on Hacker News right now?"

Key Features You Can Use

Browsing Stories

Access different story feeds by asking your assistant to:

  • Show top stories currently on the front page
  • Display the newest submissions
  • Retrieve the "best" stories with lasting value

Each story includes the title, URL, score, author, and submission time, giving you complete context at a glance.

Reading Comments

Dive into discussions by requesting comment threads on any story. You can explore entire conversation trees, see individual comments, and understand how the community is responding to specific topics. This is particularly useful when you want expert opinions or technical insights.

Researching Users

Look up any Hacker News user to see their submission history, comments, karma score, and profile information. This helps you identify thought leaders, track specific contributors, or understand someone's expertise and interests.

Monitoring in Real-Time

All data comes directly from Hacker News, ensuring you're always working with current information. This makes the server ideal for tracking breaking news or monitoring discussions about topics you care about.

Practical Examples

Try these requests with your AI assistant:

  • "Find the top 10 stories on Hacker News about artificial intelligence"
  • "Show me the comments on the top story"
  • "What has user 'pg' posted recently?"
  • "Are there any trending discussions about Rust programming?"

Tips for Best Results

Keep your requests conversational and specific. Instead of asking for "data," ask for what you actually want to know: "What's the tech community discussing today?" or "Find highly-rated comments about database optimization."

The server handles all the technical details, so focus on asking questions naturally. Your AI assistant will interpret your request, query the appropriate Hacker News data, and present it in an easy-to-understand format.

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