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The Hacker News MCP Server allows users to fetch and structurally present various types of Hacker News stories, such as top or new stories. It provides robust error handling and configurability, supporting integration with tools like Claude.
What types of stories can I fetch using this server?
You can fetch top, new, ask, show, and jobs stories from Hacker News.
How do I configure the server for use with Claude?
You need to add the server configuration to your Claude desktop app or VSCode Claude extension settings file.
What is the default limit for the number of stories returned?
The default limit is 10 stories, but you can configure it to return between 1 and 30 stories.
What happens if an invalid story type is requested?
The server includes error handling for invalid story types and will return an appropriate error message.
Can I contribute to the development of this server?
Yes, contributions are welcome. You can submit a Pull Request on the project's GitHub repository.