Search Hacker News stories and comments via the Algolia HN Search API.
About the Hacker News API
Hacker News API on Apizie: 1 endpoint (Search) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 1 endpoint is live now. Call it over REST at https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/search-tools:hackernews/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.
| Project key | search-tools:hackernews |
|---|---|
| Status | Live |
| Endpoints | 1 |
| Category | Search Tools |
| Source | news.ycombinator.com |
| Base URL | https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/search-tools:hackernews/{endpoint} |
| For AI tools | OpenAPI spec · Markdown (what is this?) |
Hacker News API FAQ
How do I call the Hacker News API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/search-tools:hackernews/search with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.
Is the Hacker News API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.
Can AI agents use the Hacker News API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://zieapi.vercel.app/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key search-tools:hackernews.
What is the status of the Hacker News API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key