Hacker News Alternative MCP Server with 10 Tools for Claude, Cursor, and AI Agents
GDPR Free for SubscribersAccess Hacker News stories, comments, and user profiles directly from your AI agent to stay updated on the latest tech trends. Vinkius routes your AI agents directly to Hacker News Alternative through a governed connection. 10 tools ready to use with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any AI agent — no hosting, no setup, connect in 30 seconds.
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What is the Hacker News MCP Server?
The Hacker News MCP Server routes AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor directly to Hacker News via 10 tools. Access Hacker News stories, comments, and user profiles directly from your AI agent to stay updated on the latest tech trends. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials stay on your side of the connection, every request is auditable. Connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Hacker News
Ask your AI agent "What are the top 5 stories on Hacker News right now?" and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real Hacker News data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by Vinkius — your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
Why teams choose Vinkius
One subscription gives you the infrastructure to connect your AI agents to thousands of MCP servers — and deploy your own to the Vinkius Edge. Your credentials stay yours. Your data flows directly between your agent and the API. DLP blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade routing and governance, zero maintenance.
Build your own MCP Server with our secure development framework →The Hacker News Alternative App Connector works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Use all 10 Hacker News Alternative tools with your AI agents right now
Vinkius routes your AI agents to Hacker News Alternative through a governed proxy. Beyond a simple connection, you get full visibility into every action your agents perform, with enterprise-grade security and up to 60% savings on AI costs.
Get ask stories on Hacker News Alternative
Get up to 200 latest Ask HN stories
Get best stories on Hacker News Alternative
Get up to 500 best stories
Get item on Hacker News Alternative
Get details for a specific Hacker News item
Get job stories on Hacker News Alternative
Get up to 200 latest Job stories
Get max item on Hacker News Alternative
Get the current largest item ID
Get new stories on Hacker News Alternative
Get up to 500 new stories
Get show stories on Hacker News Alternative
Get up to 200 latest Show HN stories
Get top stories on Hacker News Alternative
Get up to 500 top stories
Get updates on Hacker News Alternative
Get item and profile changes
Get user on Hacker News Alternative
Get details for a specific Hacker News user
What the Hacker News Alternative MCP Server unlocks
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
1. Subscribe to this server
2. No API key is required for the public Hacker News API
3. 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
Frequently asked questions about the Hacker News Alternative MCP Server
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.
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