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HackerNews

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Instantly access, search, and analyze Hacker News stories, trends, and user discussions. Stay informed and ahead with automated insights from the tech community.

Description

Unlock the full potential of Hacker News with our intelligent AI service, designed for founders, developers, marketers, and enthusiasts who need to stay at the forefront of tech trends and community insights. No more endless scrolling; get curated information directly and efficiently.

This service empowers you to effortlessly navigate the vast ocean of Hacker News content. Want to know what's buzzing right now? Simply ask for the `top` stories. Curious about the freshest ideas? Explore `new` submissions. Dive into thought-provoking discussions with `ask_hn` or discover innovative projects via `show_hn`. Our AI acts as your personal HN curator, bringing you the most relevant content types the moment you need them.

Beyond simple browsing, the service excels at discovery and research. Use the `search_stories` tool to find specific topics, technologies, or companies mentioned across Hacker News. Whether you're tracking competitor mentions, seeking inspiration for your next product, or researching industry sentiment, a simple query can yield powerful results. The AI is optimized to understand your intent, even with concise search terms, ensuring you uncover relevant discussions quickly.

True insight often lies within the community's reactions. Leverage `get_story_info` to perform deep dives into any story, accessing not just the article details but also the invaluable comment sections. Understand community sentiment, identify key arguments, discover hidden gems of advice, or gauge the reception of a new technology — all by analyzing the direct feedback from the tech world's most engaged users. This is crucial for product validation, market research, or simply understanding the nuanced perspectives of the industry.

Furthermore, the `get_user_info` tool allows you to explore the contributions of specific Hacker News users. Track influential voices, discover what stories prolific submitters are sharing, or research the past activities of community leaders. This capability is invaluable for networking, competitive analysis, or understanding the origin of certain ideas within the community.

Benefits include significant time savings, enhanced research capabilities, deeper understanding of tech trends and community sentiment, and the ability to quickly gather actionable intelligence. Whether you're validating a startup idea, staying updated on engineering best practices, or crafting compelling content for a tech audience, this Hacker News AI service is your indispensable partner.

What can this MCP do?

Browse Hacker News Stories

Discover and browse the latest articles and discussions from Hacker News. Explore top stories, new posts, community questions (Ask HN), and project showcases (Show HN). Please note: this tool provides story listings only; comments are not included.

Discover HN Stories

Quickly find articles and discussions from the Hacker News community. For the best results, try using simple search terms.

Hacker News Story Details

Explore any Hacker News story in full detail. Read the main article and browse all the community comments in one convenient place.

HackerNews User Profile

View any Hacker News user's profile and the stories they've submitted.

Example prompts:

Summarize the current top 5 stories on Hacker News, focusing on their main topics.
Find recent discussions on Hacker News about 'AI ethics' and extract the most debated arguments from the comments section.
Tell me about the Hacker News user 'tptacek'. What are some of their most upvoted submissions?
I'm building a new dev tool. Show me the latest 'Show HN' projects in the 'developer tools' category and highlight common user feedback from their comments.
What are the most interesting 'Ask HN' questions from the last week, and what recurring themes or advice can be found in their responses?

Copy these prompts to get started quickly with HackerNews in your Simtheory workspace.

How It Works

1. Install the MCP

Install HackerNews from your Simtheory workspace with one click.

2. Connect Your Account

Securely authorize access to your HackerNews account.

3. Start Using

Your AI can now interact with HackerNews on your behalf.

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