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HackerNews

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Instantly access Hacker News stories, comments, and user profiles. Stay updated on tech, trends, and discussions without leaving your workflow.

Description

Dive deep into the pulse of the tech world with the HackerNews AI service. This powerful tool acts as your personal gateway to one of the internet's most influential communities, providing unparalleled access to stories, discussions, and user insights directly from Hacker News. Whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, marketer, or simply a tech enthusiast, this service streamlines how you consume and interact with vital information.

Leverage its robust capabilities to:
* **Stay Ahead of the Curve:** Instantly retrieve various types of Hacker News stories, including `top`, `new`, `ask_hn`, and `show_hn`. Discover emerging technologies, groundbreaking projects, and critical industry discussions as they unfold.
* **Uncover Community Insights:** Go beyond headlines by fetching detailed information for any story, crucially including all associated comments. Understand public sentiment, track debates, and identify key opinions that shape the tech landscape using the `get_story_info` tool.
* **Target Your Research:** Utilize the `search_stories` function to find specific articles or discussions. With the recommendation for simpler, broader queries, you can efficiently pinpoint relevant content without getting lost in noise.
* **Track Influential Voices:** Gain a deeper understanding of the community by accessing comprehensive user profiles via `get_user_info`. See what stories prominent users have submitted, helping you identify thought leaders and track their contributions over time.

The HackerNews AI service is designed to be an indispensable asset for a multitude of use cases. Developers can monitor new libraries, tools, and best practices. Product managers can track feedback on related innovations or gauge market interest. Marketers can identify trending topics, analyze competitive landscapes, and understand audience sentiment. Journalists can quickly unearth breaking news and find expert sources. Educators and researchers can simplify data collection for studies on technology adoption or online communities.

By automating the retrieval and initial processing of Hacker News data, this service frees you from manual browsing, allowing you to focus on analysis, content creation, and strategic decision-making. Transform the way you engage with Hacker News – get precise, on-demand information tailored to your needs, all within your existing workflow.

What can this MCP do?

Browse HN Stories

Explore the latest, top, or community-specific posts from Hacker News, including 'Ask HN' and 'Show HN' discussions. Get story details, but not comments.

Find Hacker News Stories

Quickly find articles, news, and discussions from Hacker News. For the best results, use short and simple search terms, as very specific queries might not return any finds.

HackerNews Profile Details

Explore any Hacker News user's profile. See their account details and a complete list of all the stories they've submitted.

Read HN Stories & Comments

Dive deep into any Hacker News story. Get all the details and read every comment to understand the full conversation.

Example prompts:

Summarize the top 5 'Show HN' stories from the last week, focusing on AI-related projects.
Find out what stories the user 'pg' has submitted to Hacker News and list their most recent three.
What are the latest 'Ask HN' discussions about remote work? Provide titles and direct links.
Search for stories related to 'WebAssembly' and tell me the overall sentiment from their comments.
Give me a detailed breakdown of the comments on the current top story, identifying common themes or debates.

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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