HackerNews-Search
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@HackerNews-Search search for recent posts about AI with at least 100 points"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
HackerNews数据服务 HackerNews Search
一个通过Model Context Protocol提供HackerNews内容搜索、检索和分析的服务,适用于AI代理和开发者。 A service that provides HackerNews content search, retrieval and analysis through the Model Context Protocol, suitable for AI agents and developers.## 工具列表 Tool List
本MCP服务封装下列工具,可让模型通过标准化接口调用以下功能。 本MCP服务封装下列工具,可让模型通过标准化接口调用以下功能。
工具 Tool | 描述 Description |
search-posts | Search HackerNews for stories, comments, and other content by keyword. Supports: - Keyword search across titles, text, and authors - Tag filtering (story, comment, poll, show_hn, ask_hn, front_page, author_USERNAME) - Numeric filters for points, comments, and dates - Pagination with customizable results per page - Advanced filtering with OR logic and multiple conditions Basic Examples: - Search for AI stories: { "query": "AI", "tags": ["story"] } - Find popular posts: { "query": "Python", "numericFilters": ["points>=100"] } - Filter by author: { "query": "startup", "tags": ["author_pg"] } - Date range: { "query": "startup", "numericFilters": ["created_at_i>1640000000"] } Advanced Filtering Examples: - High engagement posts: { "query": "programming", "numericFilters": ["points>=100", "num_comments>=50"] } - OR logic for tags: { "query": "web", "tags": ["(story,poll)"] } - returns stories OR polls - Author with filters: { "query": "", "tags": ["author_pg", "story"], "numericFilters": ["points>=50"] } - Multiple conditions: { "query": "AI", "tags": ["story"], "numericFilters": ["points>=200", "num_comments>=100"] } Numeric Filter Operators: < (less than), <= (less than or equal), = (equal), >= (greater than or equal), > (greater than) Numeric Filter Fields: points, num_comments, created_at_i (Unix timestamp) Tag Syntax: - Single tag: ["story"] - only stories - Multiple tags (AND): ["story", "show_hn"] - stories that are also show_hn - OR logic: ["(story,poll)"] - stories OR polls - Author filter: ["author_USERNAME"] - posts by specific author Returns paginated results with hits, total count, and page information. |
get-front-page | Retrieve posts currently on the HackerNews front page. Returns stories sorted by HackerNews ranking algorithm. The front page typically contains the most popular and trending stories. Supports: - Pagination to view beyond the first page - Customizable results per page (default: 30) - All posts are tagged with 'front_page' Examples: - Get first page: { } - Get with custom page size: { "hitsPerPage": 50 } - Get second page: { "page": 1 } Returns the same structure as search results with hits, pagination info, and metadata. |
get-latest-posts | Retrieve the most recent HackerNews posts sorted by date. Returns posts in chronological order (newest first), including all types of content unless filtered. Supports: - Filter by content type using tags (story, comment, poll, show_hn, ask_hn, etc.) - Pagination to view older posts - Customizable results per page (default: 20) - Empty query to get all recent posts Examples: - Get latest stories: { "tags": ["story"] } - Get latest comments: { "tags": ["comment"] } - Get all recent activity: { } - Get with custom page size: { "hitsPerPage": 50 } Use this to monitor real-time HackerNews activity or find the newest content. |
get-item | Retrieve detailed information about a specific HackerNews item by ID. Returns complete item details including the full nested comment tree. Use this to: - View a story with all comments - Read a specific comment with its replies - Explore discussion threads in depth - Get complete metadata for any item Features: - Full nested comment tree (all levels) - Complete item metadata (title, url, text, points, author, etc.) - Works for stories, comments, polls, and poll options - Includes creation time and item type Examples: - Get story with comments: { "itemId": "38456789" } - Get specific comment: { "itemId": "38456790" } - Get poll: { "itemId": "126809" } Note: Large comment threads (>500 comments) may take 2-3 seconds to load due to nested fetching. Returns error if item doesn't exist or has been deleted. |
get-user | Retrieve public profile information for a HackerNews user. Returns user profile including karma, bio, and account creation date. Use this to: - Check user reputation (karma score) - Read user bio and about information - See when account was created - Verify user existence before searching their content Features: - Username (case-sensitive) - Karma score (total upvotes received) - About/bio text (may contain HTML) - Account creation date (Unix timestamp) Examples: - Get famous user: { "username": "pg" } - Check moderator: { "username": "dang" } - Verify author: { "username": "tptacek" } Username validation: - Alphanumeric characters and underscores only - Case-sensitive - Must exist on HackerNews Returns error if user doesn't exist or username format is invalid. |
检查服务 ## Inspector
工具在线测试: https://mcp.xiaobenyang.com/inspector/1777316659382275
Online Tool test https://mcp.xiaobenyang.com/inspector/1777316659382275
Related MCP server: Hacker News MCP Server
服务配置 MCP Server Config
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SSE
{
"mcpServers": {
"HackerNews数据服务": {
"headers": {
"XBY-APIKEY": "<YOUR_XBY_APIKEY>"
},
"type": "sse",
"url": "https://mcp.xiaobenyang.com/1777316659382275/sse"
}
}
}STREAMABLE HTTP
{
"mcpServers": {
"HackerNews数据服务": {
"headers": {
"XBY-APIKEY": "<YOUR_XBY_APIKEY>"
},
"type": "streamable_http",
"url": "https://mcp.xiaobenyang.com/1777316659382275/mcp"
}
}
}STDIO
{
"mcpServers": {
"HackerNews数据服务": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"xiaobenyang-mcp"
],
"env": {
"XBY_APIKEY": "<YOUR_XBY_APIKEY>",
"mcpId": "1777316659382275",
},
"transport": "stdio"
}
}
}
Available Tools
5 toolsget-front-pageget-front-pageA
Retrieve posts currently on the HackerNews front page.
Returns stories sorted by HackerNews ranking algorithm. The front page typically contains the most popular and trending stories.
Supports:
Pagination to view beyond the first page
Customizable results per page (default: 30)
All posts are tagged with 'front_page'
Examples:
Get first page: { }
Get with custom page size: { "hitsPerPage": 50 }
Get second page: { "page": 1 }
Returns the same structure as search results with hits, pagination info, and metadata.
Inputs: page, hitsPerPage.
get-itemget-itemA
Retrieve detailed information about a specific HackerNews item by ID.
Returns complete item details including the full nested comment tree. Use this to:
View a story with all comments
Read a specific comment with its replies
Explore discussion threads in depth
Get complete metadata for any item
Features:
Full nested comment tree (all levels)
Complete item metadata (title, url, text, points, author, etc.)
Works for stories, comments, polls, and poll options
Includes creation time and item type
Examples:
Get story with comments: { "itemId": "38456789" }
Get specific comment: { "itemId": "38456790" }
Get poll: { "itemId": "126809" }
Note: Large comment threads (>500 comments) may take 2-3 seconds to load due to nested fetching. Returns error if item doesn't exist or has been deleted.
Inputs: itemId (required).
get-latest-postsget-latest-postsA
Retrieve the most recent HackerNews posts sorted by date.
Returns posts in chronological order (newest first), including all types of content unless filtered.
Supports:
Filter by content type using tags (story, comment, poll, show_hn, ask_hn, etc.)
Pagination to view older posts
Customizable results per page (default: 20)
Empty query to get all recent posts
Examples:
Get latest stories: { "tags": ["story"] }
Get latest comments: { "tags": ["comment"] }
Get all recent activity: { }
Get with custom page size: { "hitsPerPage": 50 }
Use this to monitor real-time HackerNews activity or find the newest content.
Inputs: tags, page, hitsPerPage.
get-userget-userA
Retrieve public profile information for a HackerNews user.
Returns user profile including karma, bio, and account creation date. Use this to:
Check user reputation (karma score)
Read user bio and about information
See when account was created
Verify user existence before searching their content
Features:
Username (case-sensitive)
Karma score (total upvotes received)
About/bio text (may contain HTML)
Account creation date (Unix timestamp)
Examples:
Get famous user: { "username": "pg" }
Check moderator: { "username": "dang" }
Verify author: { "username": "tptacek" }
Username validation:
Alphanumeric characters and underscores only
Case-sensitive
Must exist on HackerNews
Returns error if user doesn't exist or username format is invalid.
Inputs: username (required).
search-postssearch-postsA
Search HackerNews for stories, comments, and other content by keyword.
Supports:
Keyword search across titles, text, and authors
Tag filtering (story, comment, poll, show_hn, ask_hn, front_page, author_USERNAME)
Numeric filters for points, comments, and dates
Pagination with customizable results per page
Advanced filtering with OR logic and multiple conditions
Basic Examples:
Search for AI stories: { "query": "AI", "tags": ["story"] }
Find popular posts: { "query": "Python", "numericFilters": ["points>=100"] }
Filter by author: { "query": "startup", "tags": ["author_pg"] }
Date range: { "query": "startup", "numericFilters": ["created_at_i>1640000000"] }
Advanced Filtering Examples:
High engagement posts: { "query": "programming", "numericFilters": ["points>=100", "num_comments>=50"] }
OR logic for tags: { "query": "web", "tags": ["(story,poll)"] } - returns stories OR polls
Author with filters: { "query": "", "tags": ["author_pg", "story"], "numericFilters": ["points>=50"] }
Multiple conditions: { "query": "AI", "tags": ["story"], "numericFilters": ["points>=200", "num_comments>=100"] }
Numeric Filter Operators: < (less than), <= (less than or equal), = (equal), >= (greater than or equal), > (greater than) Numeric Filter Fields: points, num_comments, created_at_i (Unix timestamp)
Tag Syntax:
Single tag: ["story"] - only stories
Multiple tags (AND): ["story", "show_hn"] - stories that are also show_hn
OR logic: ["(story,poll)"] - stories OR polls
Author filter: ["author_USERNAME"] - posts by specific author
Returns paginated results with hits, total count, and page information.
Inputs: query (required), tags, numericFilters, page, +1 more.
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TDQS
Scored across 5 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no overlap: get-front-page retrieves front-page stories, get-item fetches specific items with comments, get-latest-posts gets recent posts chronologically, get-user retrieves user profiles, and search-posts performs keyword searches. The descriptions reinforce these unique roles, making tool selection unambiguous for an agent.
All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern with hyphens (e.g., get-front-page, search-posts). The verbs are clear and descriptive (get, search), and the nouns specify the target resource (front-page, item, latest-posts, user, posts), creating a predictable and readable naming convention throughout the set.
With 5 tools, the set is well-scoped for a HackerNews search server, covering key functionalities like retrieving front-page content, specific items, recent posts, user profiles, and search. Each tool earns its place without redundancy, providing a focused and manageable interface for agents to interact with HackerNews data.
The tool surface is complete for a HackerNews search domain, offering comprehensive coverage: get-front-page and get-latest-posts handle curated and chronological views, get-item provides detailed item access, get-user covers user profiles, and search-posts enables advanced filtering. There are no obvious gaps, supporting a wide range of agent workflows without dead ends.
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