What is the Hacker News MCP Server?

The Hacker News MCP Server provides a direct connection to Hacker News, allowing you to access tech news, discussions, and community insights through Turkish Airlines' Metorial platform. Instead of manually browsing the site, you can retrieve stories, comments, and user information through simple conversational requests to your AI assistant.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that:

• You have access to Turkish Airlines' Metorial platform
• The Hacker News MCP Server is installed and configured in your environment
• Your AI assistant is connected to the MCP server

Basic Usage

Once connected, you can start accessing Hacker News content immediately through natural language queries. The server translates your requests into API calls and returns structured, easy-to-read information.

Retrieving Stories

Ask your AI assistant to show you current Hacker News content:

• "What are the top stories on Hacker News right now?"
• "Show me the newest submissions"
• "What are the best stories from today?"

The server will return story titles, URLs, scores, authors, and submission times, helping you quickly identify what's trending in the tech community.

Reading Comments

Access discussion threads to gather insights and community perspectives:

• "Show me the comments on this story"
• "What are people saying about [topic]?"

Comment threads often contain valuable technical insights and expert opinions that complement the original articles.

Exploring User Profiles

Research individual contributors and thought leaders:

• "Show me the profile for [username]"
• "What has [username] submitted recently?"

User profiles display karma scores, submission history, and comment activity, helping you identify subject matter experts in specific domains.

Practical Applications

Stay Informed: Monitor breaking tech news and emerging trends as they develop in real-time.

Research Topics: Gather community perspectives on technologies, products, or companies by accessing relevant discussions and expert commentary.

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

Track Discussions: Keep tabs on conversations about topics relevant to your work or interests.

Tips for Best Results

• Be specific with your requests to get more targeted results
• Use story or user IDs when you need information about particular items
• Explore comment threads for deeper insights beyond headlines
• Check multiple story feeds (top, new, best) to get a complete picture of current discussions

The server handles all technical complexity automatically, delivering clean data ready for your review and analysis.