How to Use the Hacker News MCP in Windsurf
Bring real-time tech discussions into Windsurf. Cascade chains these tools to research threads without manual context switching.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Hacker News MCP to Windsurf
Create your Vinkius account to connect Hacker News to Windsurf and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Fetch trending tech headlines in Windsurf
Cascade calls `top_stories` to pull the current front page into your IDE. It grabs the list of active IDs so you can see what the industry is actually discussing. You avoid the browser entirely. Your AI client parses the feed and presents the relevant titles directly in your chat window.
Scan the newest submissions instantly
Use `new_stories` when you need to track fresh project launches or breaking API changes. Cascade monitors the stream so you don't miss early-stage discourse. This keeps your research loop tight. You get the raw data as soon as it hits the server, bypassing the lag of manual curation.
Read deep comment threads via MCP Server
The `get_item` tool pulls the full content of any story or comment. It transforms messy HTML into clean Markdown that Windsurf reads natively. Cascade handles the recursive fetching for you. You get the full context of a technical debate without leaving your coding environment.
Set up Hacker News MCP in Windsurf
Prerequisites
- Windsurf IDE installed (macOS, Windows, or Linux)
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP configuration
Click the Cascade assistant icon in the sidebar, then click the hammer icon (🔨) at the top of the panel. Select "Configure" to open
~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. - 2
Add the Hacker News MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the
mcpServersobject. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Refresh MCPs
Go back to the hammer icon (🔨) in Cascade and click "Refresh". Windsurf will detect the new server. No full restart is needed — the connection is hot-reloaded.
- 4
Verify in Cascade
Start a new Cascade conversation and ask something like "Show my Hacker News payment history." If connected, Cascade will call the Hacker News tools directly. You will see a green dot next to the server name in the MCP panel.
{
"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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Common questions about Hacker News MCP in Windsurf
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