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hackernews-automation

Automate Hackernews tasks via Rube MCP (Composio). Always search tools first for current schemas.

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@ComposioHQ

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Development Tools

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Hackernews Automation Skills

Skill Overview


By automating Hackernews operations through Rube MCP and Composio, you can discover tools, manage connections, and execute bulk workflows without needing an API key.

Suitable Scenarios


  • Automating Daily Tasks — Automatically submit, comment, vote, and manage Hackernews content, turning repetitive actions into configurable workflows.

  • AI Agent Integration — Call Hackernews functions directly from Claude or other AI agents to enable intelligent community engagement and content monitoring.

  • Bulk Data Processing — Use a workspace mode to perform batch post analysis, comment management, and data collection without manually handling each item one by one.

    • Core Features


  • Dynamic Tool Discovery — Always fetch the latest tool specifications via RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS, avoiding hard-coded outdated definitions and ensuring sync with the Composio platform.

  • Connection State Management — Use RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS to validate and activate the Hackernews connection, ensuring service status is healthy before workflow execution.

  • Multi-Tool Orchestration — Execute multiple Hackernews operations sequentially within a single session via RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL, supporting complex automation scenarios.

    • Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Rube MCP? Does it require an API key?


    Rube MCP is a serverless MCP endpoint (https://rube.app/mcp) that can be used by adding it to your client configuration. It provides access to the Hackernews toolset via Composio, so no API key is required. On first use, you need to authorize the connection once using RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS.

    How do I get started with this skill?


    First, verify that Rube MCP is available (call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS), then activate the Hackernews connection using RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS. Finally, use RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS to discover available tools and execute them with RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL. Before every use, make sure to search tools first to obtain the latest specifications.

    What should I do if tool execution fails?


    First, use RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS to check whether the connection state is ACTIVE. Then confirm that you are using the most recent tool specifications and parameters returned by RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS. If the issue persists, verify that parameter types and field names match exactly with the mode returned by the search—especially note that memory parameters must include an object even if it is empty.