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Overview

Transform how you interact with Hacker News through Ravenala's intelligent chat interface. Our Hacker News MCP connector eliminates the need to constantly refresh tabs and manually search through discussions. Instead of juggling multiple browser windows, you can now query trending stories, track specific topics, and analyze community sentiment through simple conversation with any LLM you prefer.


Skip the endless scrolling and get straight to the insights that matter. Whether you're researching emerging tech trends, monitoring competitor mentions, or gathering market intelligence, Ravenala's Hacker News AI integration delivers the data you need in seconds. Connect once and instantly access the tech community's pulse through natural language queries that feel as intuitive as asking a colleague.

How to connect Hacker News MCP

Getting started with Hacker News MCP takes just minutes. Click on the Connect button on the top right, follow the steps to authenticate with your Hacker News account, then you're ready to start a new chat and use Hacker News tools. The entire process requires no technical setup or configuration.


Once connected, engage with Hacker News through natural conversation. Ask questions like 'What are the trending AI stories today?' or 'Find discussions about startup funding this week.' Your LLM will instantly fetch relevant data, analyze trends, and present insights without you ever leaving the chat interface.

Top benefits of using Hacker News through chat

Lightning-Fast Story Discovery

Ask 'Show me top AI stories from the past week' and get instant results instead of manually browsing pages. Filter by points, comments, or time period through simple requests like 'Find stories about blockchain with over 100 comments today.'

Intelligent Comment Analysis

Request sentiment analysis on any discussion with phrases like 'Analyze the community reaction to the latest Tesla announcement.' Get summaries of lengthy comment threads without reading hundreds of individual responses yourself.

Real-Time Trend Monitoring

Track specific topics or keywords automatically by asking 'Monitor mentions of remote work in Hacker News.' Receive updates on emerging discussions without constantly checking manually or setting up complex notification systems.

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