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HackerNews MCP Server

Server Configuration

Describes the environment variables required to run the server.

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema

Prompts

Interactive templates invoked by user choice

NameDescription
analyze-storyGenerate a comprehensive analysis of a HackerNews story including content, engagement, and discussion patterns
analyze-user-profileGenerate insights about a HackerNews user's activity patterns, expertise, and community engagement
summarize-trending-topicsGenerate a comprehensive summary of current trending topics and discussions on HackerNews

Resources

Contextual data attached and managed by the client

NameDescription
top-storiesCurrent top stories from HackerNews front page
new-storiesLatest new stories from HackerNews
best-storiesBest stories from HackerNews
ask-storiesLatest Ask HN stories and discussions
show-storiesLatest Show HN stories and projects
job-storiesLatest job postings from HackerNews
updatesRecently changed items and user profiles on HackerNews
max-itemThe current maximum item ID on HackerNews
cache-statsCurrent cache statistics and performance metrics

Tools

Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions

NameDescription
search_posts

Search and filter HackerNews posts by keywords, author, score, and date range

get_post

Get comprehensive details about a HackerNews post including metadata and comments

search_user

Get a HackerNews user's profile, activity, statistics, and contribution patterns

search_trending

Find current trending topics and keywords from top HackerNews posts

search_comments

Analyze the comment tree of a post for engagement patterns and statistics

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