HackerNews FAQs

Name: HackerNews
Author: wei

Question 1

How many tools does this server offer for interacting with HackerNews?

Accepted Answer

It provides 15 specialized tools that cover all available HackerNews API endpoints, offering extensive capabilities for search, discovery, and detailed content retrieval.

Question 2

What types of HackerNews content can I access with this tool?

Accepted Answer

You can access a wide range of content, including front page stories, latest comments, 'Show HN' projects, 'Ask HN' questions, polls, specific item details (stories, comments), and user information.

Question 3

How can I integrate this server with my AI assistant or MCP client?

Accepted Answer

You can integrate by configuring your AI assistant or MCP client to connect via stdio transport, typically by spawning the server's compiled JavaScript file. Detailed instructions are provided for clients like Claude Desktop.

Question 4

Does it support advanced filtering for precise data retrieval?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports advanced filtering using tags (e.g., 'story', 'comment', 'author_USERNAME') and numeric conditions (e.g., 'points>100', 'num_comments>=10') for highly precise data retrieval.

Question 5

What is the HackerNews MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The HackerNews MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that grants AI assistants and other MCP clients comprehensive access to the HackerNews Algolia API, enabling them to search, retrieve, and interact with all HackerNews content.

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