# Product Hunt MCP

> Product Hunt MCP Server lets your AI client manage all tech discovery directly in chat. You can list featured posts, search for specific products by niche, or read user reviews to gauge community sentiment. It pulls product metadata and tracks trending launches so you never miss an innovation cycle while researching new technologies.

## Overview
- **Category:** industry-titans
- **Price:** Free
- **Tags:** product-discovery, tech-trends, market-intelligence, startup-launch, community-engagement

## Description

You're trying to map out a tech market, right? You don't wanna spend hours clicking through pages and reading half-hearted launch notes. This server connects your AI client directly to Product Hunt data, letting you run deep-dive market intelligence queries straight from chat. It gives you full control over product discovery—you can pull metadata on specific launches, monitor exactly what's trending, or analyze community chatter without ever leaving your agent interface.

### Discovering What’s Hot and New

You need to know what’s blowing up right now. You can run `list_featured_posts` to instantly grab a list of the top posts featured on the main Product Hunt homepage. If you wanna see what just dropped, use `list_new_launches` to get products that were recently submitted or launched to the platform. To track general momentum, call `list_trending_products` and pull a list of the currently top-performing items across all niches. For an overview of the entire ecosystem, you can also grab the latest product data by running `list_product_makers`, which pulls detailed information about the creator or 'maker' behind any given product.

### Searching Niches and Topics

Figuring out where to focus your research is half the battle. You can use `list_discovery_topics` to pull a list of every available product category on the platform, letting you see what niches exist. If you need to narrow down your scope, run `list_curated_collections` to view pre-defined, curated groups of products and topics that already focus the research. For deep dives into specific industries—say, 'DevTools' or 'FinTech'—you can use `get_topic_info` to retrieve detailed information about a specified tech topic. When you know exactly what product type or industry you’re after, just run `search_products`, and your agent finds those specifics across the whole platform using keywords or defined criteria.

### Analyzing Community Feedback and Makers

Before you invest time in anything, you gotta check the word of mouth. You can analyze public sentiment by calling `get_product_reviews` to read granular user reviews left on any featured product, letting you assess quality for a given launch. To understand who's behind the tech, use `list_user_goals` with `list_product_makers` data; this checks the stated professional goals of the creator, giving context beyond just their profile details. For your own account info, if you need to confirm your identity or connection status, run `get_my_profile` to retrieve your specific Product Hunt account details.

### Putting It All Together

You don't have to call these functions one by one. Your agent handles the whole process. For example, you can start by listing featured posts and then immediately check the creator’s goals using `list_user_goals` for a specific maker pulled from that post data. You can also use any combination of tools—like checking out product details with `get_post_details`, comparing it to what's trending via `list_trending_products`, and then reading reviews via `get_product_reviews`—all in one conversational flow. This capability lets you map out a tech market, track innovation cycles, and understand community buy-in instantly.

## Tools

### get_my_profile
Retrieves your Product Hunt account details.

### get_product_reviews
Reads user reviews left on a featured product.

### get_post_details
Gets specific information about a product post or launch.

### get_topic_info
Retrieves detailed information for a specified tech topic.

### list_user_goals
Checks the stated professional goals of a product maker or creator.

### list_curated_collections
Lists pre-defined, curated collections of products and topics.

### list_product_makers
Gets detailed information about a product's creator/maker.

### list_new_launches
Lists products that were recently submitted or launched to the platform.

### list_featured_posts
Retrieves the top featured posts from the main Product Hunt homepage.

### list_trending_products
Pulls a list of currently top-performing and trending products on Product Hunt.

### list_discovery_topics
Provides a list of all available product categories on the platform.

### search_products
Finds specific products across the entire platform based on keywords or criteria.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me today's top products on Product Hunt.
```

**Response:** 
```
I've retrieved today's featured posts. The #1 product is 'Vinkius AI' with 450 votes, followed by 'CloudScale'. Would you like me to get more details for either of them?
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Show me the top trending products on Product Hunt today with their upvote counts and maker info.
```

**Response:** 
```
Top 5 trending products today. #1: "AIBuddy" (847 upvotes) by @sarahchen, an AI-powered productivity assistant with real-time collaboration. #2: "DesignStack" (623 upvotes) a design system generator. #3: "MetricsDash" (512 upvotes) analytics dashboard for SaaS. #4: "CodeReview Pro" (478 upvotes) automated code review. #5: "ZenFocus" (445 upvotes) distraction blocker. Total products launched today: 34. Average upvotes: 127.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Search for AI developer tools launched this month with more than 200 upvotes.
```

**Response:** 
```
Found 12 AI developer tools with 200+ upvotes this month. Top picks: "CopilotX Studio" (1,240 upvotes) offers multi-model AI code generation. "APIForge" (890 upvotes) auto-generates REST APIs from natural language. "TestPilot AI" (734 upvotes) AI-driven test suite generator. "DBWhisperer" (567 upvotes) natural language to SQL converter. Average upvotes for the category: 523. The AI developer tools category has grown 34% vs last month.
```

## Capabilities

### Discovering product launches
The server retrieves lists of featured posts, new releases, and currently trending products from Product Hunt.

### Searching market niches
You can search for specific product types or industries across the entire platform using natural language prompts.

### Analyzing community feedback
The server pulls granular user reviews, allowing you to understand public sentiment and assess product quality for any given launch.

### Monitoring industry topics
You can list and monitor curated tech topics or specific collections to focus your research efforts efficiently.

### Gathering maker details
The server retrieves information about the creators (makers) of products, including their goals and profile data.

## Use Cases

### Competitive landscape check
A founder needs to see if a competitor launched a similar product. They ask the agent: "Find products related to 'workflow automation' that are trending." The agent runs `search_products` and `list_trending_products`, giving an immediate list of potential threats or opportunities.

### Evaluating community reception
A PM is considering using a new design system. They ask the agent to check reviews for that product's launch. The agent runs `get_product_reviews`, providing specific user feedback points so the PM knows if the market accepts it.

### Curating research topics
A researcher needs a structured view of modern AI tools. They ask to see all available categories. The agent uses `list_discovery_topics`, giving them an organized list they can then use to drill down with `get_topic_info`.

### Finding the next big thing
An enthusiast wants to know what's been launched since last week. They prompt: "Show me all new launches this month." The agent uses `list_new_launches`, giving them a fresh stream of potential investments or tools.

## Benefits

- See top-performing products immediately. Use `list_trending_products` to see the current market favorites without clicking through feeds.
- Deep dive into niche markets. Run `search_products` for specific criteria—like 'AI developer tools'—and get a filtered list instantly.
- Gauge real user sentiment quickly. Instead of reading dozens of scattered comments, run `get_product_reviews` to summarize community feeling on any launch.
- Map out the tech ecosystem. Use `list_discovery_topics` to see all available categories and understand where product activity is focused right now.
- Understand who's building what. Running `list_product_makers` gives you background details on a creator, letting you assess their reliability or focus.

## How It Works

The bottom line is: Your AI acts as a dedicated tech scout, running complex Product Hunt queries based on simple chat commands.

1. Subscribe to this server and obtain your Product Hunt Developer Token from your API dashboard.
2. Connect that token within your AI client's configuration (e.g., Claude, Cursor).
3. Direct your agent with a natural language prompt, like "Show me top developer tools," and the agent executes the necessary tool calls.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I find out what products are currently popular using list_trending_products?**
Just prompt your agent to run `list_trending_products`. It pulls the top performers right now, giving you a snapshot of market momentum and which launches are catching attention.

**What is the difference between list_new_launches and list_featured_posts?**
New launches uses `list_new_launches` to show products submitted recently. Featured posts use `list_featured_posts` for items that Product Hunt itself has promoted as major highlights.

**Can I check the reputation of a product maker using list_product_makers?**
Yes, running `list_product_makers` pulls specific details about the creator. This helps you understand their background and stated professional goals before relying on their product.

**How do I find out what categories exist for research purposes? Use list_discovery_topics.**
Run `list_discovery_topics`. It provides a complete catalog of all available product niches, which you can then use to drill down with `get_topic_info`.

**How do I verify my account status using the `get_my_profile` tool?**
It checks your API credentials and provides basic profile details. This is essential for confirming that your connection token is active and correctly linked to your Product Hunt account.

**What information can I pull using the `get_post_details` tool beyond just the product name?**
You get comprehensive metadata, including vote counts, detailed descriptions, and submission dates. This allows you to analyze not just what's launched, but how well it performed on day one.

**Can I narrow down my search using the `search_products` tool by specific criteria?**
Yes, this tool supports targeted querying based on keywords or predefined niches. You don't have to scroll through everything; you can focus your market research immediately.

**If I want to gauge community feeling, what data can I get using the `get_product_reviews` tool?**
You retrieve granular user reviews and ratings for any product. This lets you perform sentiment analysis, understanding whether early adopters are praising or criticizing a launch.

**Can my AI automatically find the top 5 products launched today on Product Hunt?**
Yes! Use the `list_posts` tool 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**](https://www.producthunt.com/v2/oauth/applications), 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.