What is the MCP Claude Hacker News server?

The MCP Claude Hacker News server is an integration that allows Claude Desktop to interact with Hacker News using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. It acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

What are the key features of the MCP Claude Hacker News server?

The key features include browsing the latest Hacker News stories, viewing top and best-rated stories, getting story details, reading comments, and clean formatting of Hacker News content.

What are the requirements for using the MCP Claude Hacker News server?

The requirements include Node.js 16 or higher, Claude Desktop, and an internet connection to access the Hacker News API.

How do I install the MCP Claude Hacker News server?

You can install it manually by cloning the repository, installing dependencies, and building the project. Alternatively, you can set it up to auto-start with Claude Desktop by modifying the claude_desktop_config.json file.

How do I run the MCP Claude Hacker News server?

You can run it manually by navigating to the project directory and running node build/index.js. Alternatively, you can configure Claude Desktop to auto-start the server.

How do I use the MCP Claude Hacker News server with Claude?

Use the hn command followed by subcommands like latest, top, best, history, and comments. You can also use natural language queries.

What do I do if I get a “Server disconnected” error?

Verify that the server is running manually, check the absolute path in claude_desktop_config.json, ensure correct path formatting, and consider using the auto-start option.

What do I do if the Hacker News tools don’t appear in Claude?

Restart Claude Desktop after configuration, check the Claude Desktop logs for MCP errors, and confirm that the MCP server process is running.

How can I contribute to the project?

Contributions are welcome! Please submit a pull request on the project’s GitHub repository.