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MCP Server for Hacker News: Real-Time Debates & Seamless Moderation

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About MCP Server for Hacker News

What is MCP Server for Hacker News: Real-Time Debates & Seamless Moderation?

Imagine running a tech community where heated debates pop up hourly—and you need to keep discussions on track without missing a beat. The MCP Server acts like a smart middleman between your app and Hacker News. It fetches stories and user data instantly, letting you moderate comments in real time while your team focuses on bigger picture strategy. Think of it as your 24/7 digital moderator that handles the heavy lifting.

How to use MCP Server for Hacker News: Real-Time Debates & Seamless Moderation?

Start by installing the server via a simple command in your terminal. Once running, configure your app to connect through these endpoints: type hackernews.top-stories() to grab trending threads, or hackernews.story({id: 12345}) to dive into specific posts. We even include step-by-step guides for integrating with popular platforms like Claude Desktop—just copy the provided config snippet and tweak as needed.

MCP Server for Hacker News Features

Key Features of MCP Server for Hacker News: Real-Time Debates & Seamless Moderation?

Three core superpowers keep this tool ahead of the curve:

  • Instant snapshots: Grab top/best/new stories in milliseconds
  • User deep dives: Full profiles with voting history and karma scores
  • Auto-updating pipelines: Stories refresh in real-time as comments roll in

Use Cases of MCP Server for Hacker News: Real-Time Debates & Seamless Moderation?

Got a product launch causing viral chatter? Use the server to:

• Spot trending topics before they blow up

• Automatically flag toxic language patterns

• Compare new vs. evergreen content performance

MCP Server for Hacker News FAQ

FAQ from MCP Server for Hacker News: Real-Time Debates & Seamless Moderation?

  • Do I need coding skills? Basic terminal knowledge helps, but our setup wizard handles 90% of the work.
  • How often does data refresh? Story updates flow in real-time—no manual polling required.
  • Can I moderate multiple communities at once? Absolutely! The server scales with your needs.
  • What happens if Hacker News goes down? Built-in retries and caching keep your app running smoothly.

Content

MCP Server for Hacker News

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for fetching Hacker News data.

Resources

  • top-stories
    • Top stories
    • Returns: an array of story IDs
  • best-stoies
    • Best stories
    • Returns: an array of story IDs
  • new-stories
    • New stories
    • Returns: an array of story IDs
  • story
    • A story
    • Input:
      • id: the ID of the story
    • Returns: a story object
  • user
    • A user
    • Input:
      • id: the ID of the user
    • Returns: a user object

Usage with Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hackernews": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-server-hackernews"]
    }
  }
}

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