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HackerNews

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AI-powered Hacker News insights. Explore trending tech, user content, and deep dive into discussions effortlessly.

Description

Unlock the Pulse of Tech and Innovation with the AI-Powered HackerNews service. This intelligent tool transforms how you interact with one of the internet's most influential tech and startup communities. No more endless scrolling; get precise, curated insights directly from the source, powered by advanced AI.

Dive into the heart of tech discussions with unparalleled ease. Whether you're tracking the 'top' stories that define the industry, exploring 'new' submissions as they emerge, or engaging with community-driven 'Ask HN' and 'Show HN' threads, this service provides instant access. Beyond headlines, you can delve deep into any story, retrieving full details and, crucially, all associated comments. Understand the nuances, debates, and collective wisdom of the Hacker News community without ever leaving your AI interface.

Pinpoint specific information or discover influential voices. Our robust search functionality allows you to quickly find stories on virtually any topic, from cutting-edge AI research to the latest in software development. For best results, keep your queries concise and focused, typically under five words, to ensure a broader set of relevant results. Furthermore, gain valuable insights into the community's contributors. Look up any Hacker News user to view their profile, understand their submission history, and even analyze the impact of their contributions. This is invaluable for identifying thought leaders, tracking specific projects, or simply understanding the diverse perspectives within the community.

The HackerNews AI service empowers a wide range of users. For tech professionals, it's a vital tool for staying abreast of industry shifts and emerging technologies. Journalists and researchers can quickly identify trending topics, source expert opinions, and gather comprehensive data for their work. Marketers can gauge developer sentiment, understand product interest, and discover new opportunities. Developers can find solutions, explore new tools, and connect with peers. By automating information retrieval and synthesis, this service saves you countless hours, allowing you to focus on analysis and action.

Experience Hacker News like never before. With the HackerNews AI service, you gain a powerful, intelligent assistant that brings the pulse of the tech world directly to your fingertips, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

What can this MCP do?

Browse HN Stories

Browse the latest and most popular stories from Hacker News. Choose from categories like Top, New, Ask HN discussions, and Show HN projects. This tool provides the main articles and posts, but not their comments.

Find HackerNews Stories

Quickly search for articles and discussions from Hacker News. For best results, use short and simple keywords, as very specific searches may not return any matches.

HackerNews User Profile

View any Hacker News user's public profile to see the stories and links they've submitted.

Read HN Stories & Comments

Dive into any Hacker News story to see its full content and all associated comments.

Example prompts:

Summarize the top 3 stories on Hacker News right now, focusing on their main topics and the general sentiment in their comments.
Find recent discussions about 'serverless architecture'. For the most upvoted story, list the top 5 most insightful comments.
Who is the user 'tptacek'? What are their most notable submissions, and can you briefly describe one of their highly-rated posts?
What are the latest 'Ask HN' threads, and what are the three most common questions or themes being discussed?
Show me the most interesting 'Show HN' projects from the past month that involve machine learning. Describe one that you think has the most potential.

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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