MCP Server for Hacker News
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This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to fetch data from Hacker News. It provides various resources to retrieve top, best, and new stories, as well as individual story and user information.
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What is MCP Server for Hacker News?
This server implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide an interface for accessing Hacker News data. It allows users to retrieve information about top stories, best stories, new stories, individual stories, and user profiles.
How to use MCP Server for Hacker News?
To use this server with Claude Desktop, configure the mcpServers section with the provided command and arguments. This will allow Claude to query the Hacker News data through the MCP interface.
Key features of MCP Server for Hacker News
Fetches top stories
Fetches best stories
Fetches new stories
Retrieves individual story details
Retrieves user information
Use cases of MCP Server for Hacker News
Integrating Hacker News data into applications
Building custom news feeds
Analyzing Hacker News trends
Creating personalized news experiences
FAQ from MCP Server for Hacker News
What data can I retrieve?
What data can I retrieve?
You can retrieve top, best, and new stories, as well as individual story and user information.
How do I get a specific story?
How do I get a specific story?
Use the 'story' resource and provide the story ID as input.
How do I get a specific user?
How do I get a specific user?
Use the 'user' resource and provide the user ID as input.
What format does the server return?
What format does the server return?
The server returns arrays of story IDs for story lists and story/user objects for individual requests.
Is there any authentication required?
Is there any authentication required?
Based on the provided information, no authentication is required.