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The Hacker News MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that facilitates interaction with Hacker News. It offers tools for retrieving stories, comments, and user information from the platform, enabling automated data fetching and search functionalities.
What types of stories can I fetch using the Hacker News MCP Server?
You can fetch top, new, ask_hn, and show_hn stories using the get_stories tool.
How can I retrieve comments for a specific story?
You can use the get_story_info tool to fetch comments associated with a specific story.
Is it possible to search for specific topics on Hacker News?
Yes, you can use the search_stories tool to search for stories by specific queries.
Can I get information about a specific user on Hacker News?
Yes, you can use the get_user_info tool to fetch detailed user information and activity summaries.
How do I integrate the Hacker News MCP Server with Claude Desktop?
You can update the configuration file on your system with the provided JSON snippet to integrate the server with Claude Desktop.