Overview
what is Hacker News MCP Server?
Hacker News MCP Server is an integration tool that allows users to access and interact with Hacker News data through the Model Context Protocol, enhancing the functionality of LLM clients like Cursor and Claude.
how to use Hacker News MCP Server?
To use the Hacker News MCP Server, you need to configure it in your LLM client by adding specific commands to your configuration file, allowing you to access stories, comments, and user profiles from Hacker News.
key features of Hacker News MCP Server?
- Search stories and comments using Algolia's HN Search API
- Retrieve stories by type (top, new, best, ask, show, job)
- Access individual stories with their comments
- Get user profiles and their submissions
- Real-time access to Hacker News data
use cases of Hacker News MCP Server?
- Searching for trending stories on Hacker News.
- Analyzing user discussions and comments on specific topics.
- Accessing user profiles to understand contributions and karma.
FAQ from Hacker News MCP Server?
- What is the Model Context Protocol?
The Model Context Protocol is a framework that allows LLM clients to interact with various data sources seamlessly.
- Is there a limit to the number of stories I can fetch?
Yes, the maximum number of stories you can fetch in a single request is 100.
- Can I contribute to the Hacker News MCP Server?
Yes! You can contribute by forking the repository and submitting a pull request with your changes.