About social-trends-mcp-server
social-trends-mcp-server is an MCP server in the Social category: mCP-Server der AI-Agents Zugriff auf Social-Media-Trends gibt (Reddit, HackerNews).
Install
uvx social-trends-mcp-serverpip install social-trends-mcp-serverThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
Tools (6)
get_subreddit_hotHot posts from any subreddit
Parameters not published.
get_tech_pulseQuick pulse: top 5 from HN + r/technology + r/programming
Parameters not published.
get_trending_hackernewsTop HN stories with title, score, comments, URL
Parameters not published.
get_trending_topicsAggregated trends from HN + Reddit front page
Parameters not published.
search_mentionsCheck if a topic is being discussed on HN or Reddit
Parameters not published.
search_redditSearch across all of Reddit
Parameters not published.
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README
Social Trends MCP Server
MCP server that gives AI agents access to trending topics from Reddit and HackerNews — both using free, public APIs with no authentication required.
Tools (6)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
get_trending_hackernews |
Top HN stories with title, score, comments, URL |
get_subreddit_hot |
Hot posts from any subreddit |
search_reddit |
Search across all of Reddit |
get_trending_topics |
Aggregated trends from HN + Reddit front page |
get_tech_pulse |
Quick pulse: top 5 from HN + r/technology + r/programming |
search_mentions |
Check if a topic is being discussed on HN or Reddit |
Installation
pip install social-trends-mcp-server
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"social-trends": {
"command": "social-trends-server"
}
}
}
Usage with Claude Code
claude mcp add social-trends -- social-trends-server
Examples
"What's trending on HackerNews right now?"
→ Uses get_trending_hackernews
"Give me a tech pulse"
→ Uses get_tech_pulse — top 5 from HN, r/technology, r/programming
"Is anyone talking about Rust on social media?"
→ Uses search_mentions("Rust") — searches HN + Reddit
"What's hot on r/machinelearning?"
→ Uses get_subreddit_hot("machinelearning")
Data Sources
- Reddit — Public JSON API (no auth required)
- HackerNews — Firebase REST API (no auth required)
- HN Search — Algolia API (no auth required)
No API Keys Needed
This server uses only public, free APIs. No configuration or API keys required.
License
MIT
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