mcp-hn
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools for fetching information from Hacker News.
The Hacker News MCP Server is designed to facilitate the retrieval and interaction with data from Hacker News, a popular platform for tech enthusiasts and professionals. This server provides a suite of tools that allow users to fetch various types of stories, search for specific content, and gather user information. By leveraging these tools, users can efficiently access and analyze the wealth of information available on Hacker News. The server is particularly useful for developers and researchers who need to integrate Hacker News data into their applications or conduct detailed analyses of trends and discussions within the tech community. The server's capabilities are accessible through simple prompts, making it easy to use even for those with limited technical expertise.
Features
- Fetch top, new, ask_hn, and show_hn stories from Hacker News.
- Retrieve comments associated with specific stories.
- Search for stories using specific queries.
- Access detailed user information from Hacker News.
Tools
get_stories
Fetching (top, new, ask_hn, show_hn) stories
get_story_info
Fetching comments associated with a story
search_stories
Searching for stories by query
get_user_info
Fetching user info
