Hacker News FAQs

Question 1

What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is a protocol designed to provide context to models, enabling them to access and utilize external data sources. This server uses MCP to deliver Hacker News data.

Question 2

Are there any dependencies?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you'll need Node.js and npm installed. The provided `npx` command suggests the server package is available on npm. Check the package documentation for specific version requirements.

Question 3

What is the MCP Server for Hacker News?

Accepted Answer

It's a server that fetches Hacker News data using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing you to easily access stories and user information programmatically.

Question 4

What data can I retrieve?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve top, best, and new stories, as well as individual story and user data by providing their IDs.

Question 5

How do I use it with Claude?

Accepted Answer

You can configure Claude to use the MCP server by adding the provided configuration snippet to your Claude Desktop settings.

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