MCP Claude Hacker News

What is MCP Claude Hacker News?

An integration that allows Claude Desktop to interact with Hacker News using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It is designed for users who want to browse and retrieve Hacker News stories and comments directly within Claude.

How to use MCP Claude Hacker News?

Clone the repository, install dependencies (npm install), build (npm run build), and either run the server manually (node build/index.js) or configure Claude Desktop to auto-start it by adding an entry with the absolute path to build/index.js in the mcpServers section of claude_desktop_config.json. After restarting Claude, Hacker News tools become available.

Key features of MCP Claude Hacker News

• Browse latest stories from Hacker News
• View top and best-rated stories
• Get detailed information about a specific story
• Read comments for a given story
• Clean formatting of Hacker News content for better readability

Use cases of MCP Claude Hacker News

• Quickly find trending tech news and discussions without leaving Claude
• Retrieve story details and comment threads for research or summarization
• Monitor Hacker News in different languages via Claude’s translation capabilities
• Automate fetching headlines or top stories as part of a workflow

FAQ from MCP Claude Hacker News

What are the dependencies for running the server?

Node.js 16 or higher, Claude Desktop, and an internet connection to access the Hacker News API.

How do I fix a “Server disconnected” error in Claude Desktop?

First, verify the server is running by manually executing node build/index.js from the project directory. Second, check that the absolute path in claude_desktop_config.json is correct (use double backslashes on Windows). Optionally, set up the auto-start script so the server stays alive.

Why are Hacker News tools not appearing in Claude?

Ensure Claude Desktop has been restarted after configuration. Check the Claude Desktop logs for MCP communication errors. Confirm the MCP server process is running (run it manually to test). Verify the server is correctly registered in the Claude Desktop MCP registry.

Where does the Hacker News data come from?

All story and comment data is fetched directly from the official Hacker News API (provided by Firebase). The server does not store or cache data locally.

Does the server require any authentication or API key?

No. The server uses the public, anonymous Hacker News API and does not require any authentication or API key.