How can I get the full text of a specific Hacker News comment or story?

Use the `get_item` tool with the unique integer ID of the item. The agent will return the title, text, author, and other metadata associated with that ID.

Can I see the latest projects launched by the community?

Yes! Use the `get_show_stories` tool to retrieve the latest 'Show HN' posts where developers share their recent work and projects.

Is there a way to track what has changed recently on the site?

The `get_updates` tool provides a list of recently changed items and user profiles, allowing you to stay on top of the latest activity.

Hacker News MCP Connector for Claude

Access Hacker News stories, comments, and user profiles directly from your AI agent to stay updated on the latest tech trends.

10 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

More Details Connect to Claude

Connect to the Hacker News API to browse the pulse of the developer community directly through your AI agent.

What you can do

Story Feeds — Retrieve the latest, top, and best stories, including specialized feeds like 'Ask HN', 'Show HN', and Job postings.
Item Inspection — Fetch deep details for any specific story, comment, or poll using its unique integer ID.
User Profiles — Analyze user karma, submission history, and profile metadata for any public username.
Real-time Updates — Monitor the latest item and profile changes across the platform to see what is trending right now.
Discovery — Use the max item tool to walk through the history of the site or find the newest content as it is indexed.

How it works

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No API key is required for the public Hacker News API
Start querying tech news from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

Who is this for?

Developers — stay updated on libraries, frameworks, and industry shifts without leaving the terminal or IDE
Researchers — analyze community sentiment and trending topics in the tech ecosystem
Tech Enthusiasts — never miss a viral post or a significant 'Show HN' launch

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vDlTapZpwBOfy8YVPjPvW0Pp97m80WazZplkvCAt/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http hacker-news-alternative https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vDlTapZpwBOfy8YVPjPvW0Pp97m80WazZplkvCAt/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hacker-news-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_vDlTapZpwBOfy8YVPjPvW0Pp97m80WazZplkvCAt/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Details

Tools: 10
Grade: F
Score: 11.43/100
Updated: Jun 28, 2026

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