Product Hunt Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Track tech launches and trending products with real-time data.
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Why people use Product Hunt
Product Hunt for Real-Time Tech Trend Analysis
This Connector changes that. You can just tell your agent to fetch the latest posts or run a specific query. It pulls the data directly into your chat, so you can start analyzing trends immediately without leaving your workspace.
What Vinkius changes
You get a direct line to Product Hunt data without leaving your chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Competitor Research
A PM asks the agent to find all AI writing capabilities launched in the last 7 days to see how the market is shifting.
- Real-world use case 02
Trend Spotting
A founder wants to see what's trending in Fintech to find a niche for their new app.
- Real-world use case 03
Data Analysis
A dev runs a GraphQL query to get specific engagement numbers for a list of products to build a dashboard.
Complete set · 12capabilities
The complete Product Hunt capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Product Hunt.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Product Hunt.
- 01 Capability
Get my profile
Get account info
- 02 Capability
Get product reviews
Read user reviews
- 03 Capability
Get post details
Get product info
- 04 Capability
Get topic info
Get topic details
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Product Hunt.
- 05 Capability
List user goals
Check maker goals
- 06 Capability
List curated collections
List featured collections
- 07 Capability
List product makers
Get makers info
- 08 Capability
List new launches
List latest products
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Product Hunt.
- 09 Capability
List featured posts
List front-page products
- 10 Capability
List trending products
List top products
- 11 Capability
List discovery topics
List product categories
- 12 Capability
Search products
Find products
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Product Hunt to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Product Hunt from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OZIGtBj6YPXoQH0vDkBlCeEBR7yX7CNLdrllidHN/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Product Hunt, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Product Hunt for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OZIGtBj6YPXoQH0vDkBlCeEBR7yX7CNLdrllidHN/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Product Hunt URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Product Hunt in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"product-hunt-alternative-1": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OZIGtBj6YPXoQH0vDkBlCeEBR7yX7CNLdrllidHN/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Product Hunt
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Product Hunt, help me...". 12 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"product-hunt-alternative-1": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OZIGtBj6YPXoQH0vDkBlCeEBR7yX7CNLdrllidHN/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Product Hunt
Ask Copilot: "Using Product Hunt, help me...". 12 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"product-hunt-alternative-1": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OZIGtBj6YPXoQH0vDkBlCeEBR7yX7CNLdrllidHN/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Product Hunt
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Product Hunt, help me...". 12 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"product-hunt-alternative-1": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OZIGtBj6YPXoQH0vDkBlCeEBR7yX7CNLdrllidHN/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Product Hunt
Ask Cline: "Using Product Hunt, help me...". 12 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add product-hunt-alternative-1 --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_OZIGtBj6YPXoQH0vDkBlCeEBR7yX7CNLdrllidHN/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Product Hunt
Ask Claude: "Using Product Hunt, show me...". 12 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Product Hunt can move forward.
This is for product leads, founders, and developers who need to stay on top of tech trends without spending hours on manual research.
Product Manager
Tracks competitor launches and identifies new feature trends on Tuesday mornings.
Startup Founder
Monitors daily Product of the Day posts to spot gaps in the current market.
Developer
Uses GraphQL queries to pull specific data points for custom dashboards.
Marketing Analyst
Analyzes engagement patterns of successful launches to plan upcoming campaigns.
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Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Product Hunt connected.
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Before you connect
Questions about Product Hunt.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Product Hunt MCP help me track my competitors?
Yes. You can ask your agent to fetch recent posts and filter them by category or keyword to see exactly what your competitors are launching.
Does the Product Hunt MCP support custom GraphQL queries?
It does. You can use it to pull specific data points from the Product Hunt API 2.0 schema that aren't always easy to find on the main site.
How do I use the Product Hunt MCP to see trending products?
Just ask your agent to list the latest or most popular posts. It will use the get_posts capability to give you a summarized list of what's hot right now.
Can I check my account status with the Product Hunt MCP?
Yes. Your agent can use the get_viewer capability to see your profile status and confirm that your connection is active.
Is the Product Hunt MCP good for market research?
It's a great capability for that. It allows you to quickly gather data on new tech launches and engagement patterns to help you spot market gaps.
How does the Product Hunt MCP handle API authentication?
It manages the exchange of your credentials for access tokens using the get_client_token capability, keeping your workflow smooth and secure.
How can I see the latest products launched today?
Use the get_posts capability. You can specify the number of posts to retrieve (default is 5) to get a quick overview of the trending products currently on the front page.
Can I perform advanced searches or filter by specific criteria?
Yes. Use the execute_graphql capability to send custom queries. This allows you to leverage the full power of the Product Hunt API 2.0 schema for any specific data needs.
How do I verify if my API key is working correctly?
Run the get_viewer capability. It will attempt to fetch the username of the authenticated account, confirming your connection is active and authorized.
Can my AI automatically find the top 5 products launched today on Product Hunt?
Yes! Use the list_posts capability with first: 5. Your agent will respond with the most upvoted products of the day, including titles, taglines, and direct links in seconds.
How do I find my Product Hunt Developer Token?
Log in to Product Hunt, go to API Dashboard, create a new Application, and look for the 'Developer Token' section at the bottom.
Can I upvote products using the AI?
This MCP server version focuses on data retrieval and analysis. Voting typically requires custom 'write' scope approval from the Product Hunt team.
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