How to Use the Hacker News MCP in Cline
Cline builds with live context from Hacker News. Pull stories directly into your codebase for research and documentation.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Hacker News MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Hacker News to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Pull top stories into Cline
Cline executes `top_stories` to grab the current tech pulse. It processes the list of IDs to identify what topics matter right now. You can ask Cline to build a summary of these links. It handles the API handshake and displays the output in your sidebar.
Access new submissions with Cline
The `new_stories` tool gives Cline a feed of the latest posts. Use this to keep your project updated with the absolute latest news. Cline fetches the raw IDs and sorts them for you. It turns a firehose of data into a manageable list of relevant links.
Parse comment trees using this MCP Server
When you need details, `get_item` retrieves the full text and comments of any story. It converts the format to Markdown for easy reading in VS Code. Cline uses this to read technical arguments or code snippets shared in threads. It extracts the value so you don't have to hunt for it.
Set up Hacker News MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
hacker-news-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Hacker News refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"hacker-news-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Hacker News. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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