Claude Hacker News FAQs

Question 1

What is Claude Hacker News?

Accepted Answer

Claude Hacker News is an integration that allows Claude Desktop to interact directly with Hacker News using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This enables you to browse, search, and analyze Hacker News content within Claude.

Question 2

How do I install Claude Hacker News?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Node.js 16+, Claude Desktop, and an internet connection. The installation process involves cloning the repository, installing dependencies, building the project, and configuring Claude Desktop to run the MCP server. Detailed instructions are provided in the documentation.

Question 3

What can I do with Claude Hacker News?

Accepted Answer

You can browse the latest, top, and best-rated stories from Hacker News, get story details, read comments, and enjoy clean formatting for better readability. All within Claude Desktop.

Question 4

How do I use Claude Hacker News?

Accepted Answer

After installation, restart Claude Desktop. You can then use the `hn` command within Claude to interact with Hacker News. Available commands include `latest`, `top`, `best`, `history`, and `comments`. You can also use natural language queries.

Question 5

I'm getting a 'Server disconnected' error. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

First, verify the server is running by manually executing `node build/index.js`. Check that the absolute path in your `claude_desktop_config.json` is correct. Consider using the auto-start option for persistent server availability.

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