What You'll Need

Before connecting to the Hacker News MCP server, ensure you have Wix configured with MCP support. You'll need access to your Wix configuration settings where MCP servers can be added and managed.

Adding the Server

To connect the Hacker News MCP server to Wix, you'll need to add it to your MCP configuration. Navigate to your Wix MCP settings and add a new server entry for Hacker News. The server connects directly to Hacker News APIs, so no additional authentication keys or tokens are required—simply add the server and you're ready to start accessing Hacker News data.

Once added, Wix will establish a connection to the Hacker News MCP server, making its capabilities available through your AI assistant interactions.

Using the Server

After the connection is established, you can immediately start querying Hacker News content through natural language requests. The server understands various types of queries and translates them into appropriate API calls.

Browsing Stories

Ask your assistant to show you top stories from Hacker News, retrieve new submissions, or find the best-rated posts. You'll receive structured information including titles, scores, authors, and submission times. For example, you might request "Show me the top 10 stories on Hacker News right now" or "What are the newest submissions?"

Reading Comments

Access comment threads by requesting discussions on specific stories. The server retrieves comment trees, allowing you to explore conversations and community perspectives. You can ask questions like "Show me the comments on story #12345" or "What are people saying about this article?"

Exploring User Profiles

Look up any Hacker News user to see their karma, submission history, and activity. This is useful for researching thought leaders or tracking contributions from specific community members. Try queries such as "Tell me about user [username] on Hacker News" or "Show me recent posts by [username]."

Tips for Best Results

The server provides real-time data, so you're always working with current information. Be specific in your requests to get the most relevant results. You can reference stories by their ID numbers if you know them, or use descriptive queries to find content on specific topics.

The Hacker News MCP server handles all technical complexity behind the scenes, letting you focus on discovering insights and staying informed about technology discussions.