Product Hunt Connector for AI agents.
12 live capabilities
Track startup trends and analyze market intelligence directly.
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Why people use Product Hunt
Product Hunt for Automating Competitive Research
With this Connector, you just ask your agent to do the digging. It pulls the latest launches, identifies the makers, and summarizes the reviews into a single response. You get a clear picture of the competitive landscape in seconds instead of hours.
What Vinkius changes
You get a research assistant that knows the Product Hunt landscape perfectly.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Competitive Landscape Analysis
A product manager asks their agent to find all AI coding capabilities launched this month and summarize the top 5.
- Real-world use case 02
Market Trend Identification
An entrepreneur wants to know what's trending in the fintech space.
- Real-world use case 03
Maker Research
A founder wants to see the goals of a specific competitor.
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 post details
Get specific information about a single product post. Use this to see the full details of a specific launch.
- 02 Capability
Get topic info
Pull details about specific tech topics or categories. This helps you understand broader industry trends.
- 03 Capability
List user goals
Check the goals listed by product makers. It gives you insight into what the creators are trying to achieve.
- 04 Capability
List curated collections
See a list of featured product collections. This is great for finding high-quality capabilities in specific niches.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Product Hunt.
- 05 Capability
List product makers
Get information about the people behind the products. Use this to identify key players in a space.
- 06 Capability
List new launches
See the latest products launched on the platform. It keeps you updated on what just hit the market.
- 07 Capability
List featured posts
Pull the products currently on the front page. This shows you what is getting the most visibility right now.
- 08 Capability
List trending products
See which products are currently gaining the most traction. This is your go-to for identifying hot trends.
09—12
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 12 available through Product Hunt.
- 09 Capability
List discovery topics
Get a list of different product categories. Use this to see how the platform organizes different types of tech.
- 10 Capability
Search products
Find specific products or niches using search queries. It is the fastest way to find a specific capability or category.
- 11 Capability
Get my profile
Access your own account information and profile details. Use this to manage your own presence on the platform.
- 12 Capability
Get product reviews
Read what users are saying about a specific product. This provides essential community sentiment and feedback.
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_ZjYDsqN5YrLpkzdgPJg6lFUD9WRNavOUx2yWBJHC/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_ZjYDsqN5YrLpkzdgPJg6lFUD9WRNavOUx2yWBJHC/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": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZjYDsqN5YrLpkzdgPJg6lFUD9WRNavOUx2yWBJHC/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": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZjYDsqN5YrLpkzdgPJg6lFUD9WRNavOUx2yWBJHC/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": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZjYDsqN5YrLpkzdgPJg6lFUD9WRNavOUx2yWBJHC/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": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZjYDsqN5YrLpkzdgPJg6lFUD9WRNavOUx2yWBJHC/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 --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZjYDsqN5YrLpkzdgPJg6lFUD9WRNavOUx2yWBJHC/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 managers who need to keep an eye on the competition, founders looking for the next big thing, and tech enthusiasts who want to stay ahead of the curve without the manual research grind.
Product Manager
Uses the Connector to find competitor products and read user reviews to inform their own product roadmap.
Startup Founder
Monitors trending launches to identify market gaps and watch what other makers are building.
Market Researcher
Pulls metadata on new tech categories and curated collections to build industry reports.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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CB Insights
Research emerging technologies, track venture capital deals, and analyze market trends with AI-powered business intelligence.
Aha!
Product roadmapping and strategy. manage features, ideas, and strategic goals via AI.
Crunchbase
AI business intelligence: search companies, track funding, and analyze investments via agents.
Frill
Manage product feedback, roadmaps, and announcements via Frill. create ideas, list updates, and organize categories directly from your AI agent.
Product Discovery Prover
Block engineering waste. This gatekeeper demands hard data, behavioral segments, and proven willingness-to-pay before a single line of code is written.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Product Hunt connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about Product Hunt.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the Product Hunt MCP to find new competitors?
Yes, you can use the search_products capability to find specific categories or niches and see who else is building in that space.
Does the Product Hunt MCP show me user reviews?
It does. You can ask your agent to pull data from get_product_reviews to see what the community is saying about a specific launch.
How do I get the latest startup trends with this Connector?
The Connector can pull data from list_trending_products and list_new_launches, allowing your agent to summarize what is currently hot.
Can I see what makers are building with the Product Hunt MCP?
Yes, you can use list_product_makers and list_user_goals to get a clear picture of the people and missions behind the products.
Is the Product Hunt MCP good for market research?
It is ideal for market research because it allows you to gather metadata, trends, and reviews into a single conversation.
Can I browse curated collections using the Product Hunt MCP?
Yes, you can use list_curated_collections to find high-quality capabilities that have been organized by the community.
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 Connector version focuses on data retrieval and analysis. Voting typically requires custom 'write' scope approval from the Product Hunt team.
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