Hacker News MCP Server
BasicHacker News MCP Server allows users to access and interact with Hacker News data through the Model Context Protocol, enhancing functionality for LLM clients. Users can retrieve stories, comments, and user profiles from Hacker News.
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Overview
Hacker News MCP Server allows users to access and interact with Hacker News data through the Model Context Protocol, enhancing functionality for LLM clients. Users can retrieve stories, comments, and user profiles from Hacker News.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y @smithery/cli install @devabdultech/hn-mcp --client claude2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"hacker-news-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y @smithery/cli install @devabdultech/hn-mcp --client claude"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Hacker News MCP Server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Hacker News MCP Server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Hacker News MCP Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Hacker News MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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