# How to connect Hackernews to Muse ```json { "title": "How to connect Hackernews to Muse", "toolkit": "Hackernews", "toolkit_slug": "hackernews", "framework": "Muse", "framework_slug": "muse", "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/muse", "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/muse.md", "updated_at": "2026-10-01T09:22:10.151Z" } ``` ## Introduction Muse is Meta's AI assistant. It can connect to outside tools through custom connectors, which use the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This guide explains how to connect Hackernews to Muse using Composio Connect, which handles OAuth, token refresh, and reliability so you do not have to. You add Composio as a custom connector once, then ask Muse to work with Hackernews in plain language. ## Also integrate Hackernews with - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/claude-cowork) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/hermes-agent) - [Atomic Agent](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/atomic-agent) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/crew-ai) - [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/pydantic-ai) - [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/autogen) ## TL;DR - Cross-app workflows across 1,500+ apps from a single plugin layer. - On-demand tool loading so Muse only loads the tools needed for the current task. - Programmatic tool calling through a remote workbench for complex, multi-step workflows. - Multi-account support so users can connect and switch between multiple accounts for the same app. - Shared account access so teams or agents can work through common business accounts and service connections. - Managed authentication with OAuth handling, credential storage, and token refresh managed by Composio. - Safer credential handling so app credentials stay outside the model context and tool responses. - User-level account isolation so actions run against the correct connected account instead of mixing user access. ## Connect Hackernews to Muse ### Connecting Hackernews to Muse You add Composio to Muse once as a custom connector, then connect Hackernews from the chat. ## What is the Hackernews MCP server, and what's possible with it? The Hackernews MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to the Hacker News platform. It provides structured and secure access to top tech stories, user profiles, and community discussions, so your agent can fetch trending posts, search for news, analyze user activity, and surface the latest updates on your behalf. - Frontpage highlights and trending tech stories: Instantly get the current frontpage posts so your agent can summarize or monitor what's hot in tech right now. - Smart post search and discovery: Search Hacker News posts by keyword, filter results, and explore relevant discussions tailored to your interests. - Real-time updates on new posts: Let your agent fetch the latest or today's posts, keeping you in the loop on breaking news and emerging trends. - In-depth post and comment analysis: Retrieve detailed information about any specific Hacker News item, including stories and comment threads, for deeper insights. - User profile lookup and insights: Access details about any Hacker News user, helping you analyze activity, contributions, or community reputation. ## Supported Tools | Tool slug | Name | Description | |---|---|---| | `HACKERNEWS_GET_ASK_STORIES` | Get Ask HN Story IDs | Get up to 200 latest Ask HN story IDs from Hacker News. Returns an array of item IDs for Ask HN posts in ranked order. | | `HACKERNEWS_GET_BEST_STORIES` | Get Best HackerNews Stories | Get up to 500 best story IDs from HackerNews ranked by score. Returns story IDs only. Use the returned IDs with get_item_with_id action to fetch full story details. | | `HACKERNEWS_GET_ITEM_WITH_ID` | Get Hacker News Item | Tool to get a Hacker News item by its unique ID from the Firebase API. Use when you need to retrieve details about a specific story, comment, job, poll, or pollopt. | | `HACKERNEWS_GET_ITEM_WITH_ID` | Get Hackernews Item | Get a specific item from Hacker News using its ID. Limits response size to prevent context overflow. | | `HACKERNEWS_GET_JOB_STORIES` | Get Job Story IDs | Get up to 200 latest job story IDs from Hacker News. Returns an array of item IDs for job postings that can be used to fetch full job details. | | `HACKERNEWS_GET_LATEST_POSTS` | Get Latest Hackernews Posts | Get the latest posts from Hacker News based on optional filters. Results can be limited using the size parameter. | | `HACKERNEWS_GET_MAX_ITEM_ID` | Get Max Item ID | Tool to get the current largest item ID from Hacker News. Use when you need to discover the most recent items or iterate through all items in the system by walking backward from this ID. | | `HACKERNEWS_GET_NEW_STORIES` | Get New Hacker News Stories | Get up to 500 newest story IDs from Hacker News. Returns an array of item IDs sorted by recency (most recent first). Use these IDs with the Get Item action to retrieve full story details. | | `HACKERNEWS_GET_SHOW_STORIES` | Get Show HN Stories | Tool to retrieve up to 200 latest Show HN story IDs from Hacker News. Use when you need to find recent Show HN posts where people share their projects, products, or creations. | | `HACKERNEWS_GET_TOP_STORIES` | Get Top HackerNews Stories | Get up to 500 top story IDs from HackerNews including jobs. Returns story IDs sorted by front page position. Use the returned IDs with get_item_with_id action to fetch full story details. | | `HACKERNEWS_GET_UPDATES` | Get Hacker News Updates | Get recently changed items and user profiles from Hacker News. Use this to monitor recent activity or updates on the platform. | | `HACKERNEWS_GET_USER` | Get Hacker News User | Retrieve a Hacker News user's public profile by their username. Returns the user's username, karma score, and optional bio/about text. Use this to look up information about HN community members. | | `HACKERNEWS_GET_USER_BY_USERNAME` | Get HackerNews User by Username | Tool to get a user profile by their case-sensitive username from the HackerNews Firebase API. Use when you need detailed user information including creation date, karma, bio, and submission history. Only users with public activity are available. | | `HACKERNEWS_SEARCH_POSTS` | Search Hackernews Posts | Search Hacker News posts using full-text search powered by Algolia. Use this action to find stories, comments, and discussions on Hacker News matching specific keywords. Supports filtering by post type (story, comment, show_hn, ask_hn) and by author. | ## Supported Triggers None listed. ## Troubleshooting ### 1. Why doesn't Muse show a button to add my API key? Muse shows the button only when you ask it to open the secure credentials store. - Start a new chat. - Send the message from step 1 exactly as written. - If Muse asks for the key in the chat, do not paste it. Ask Muse to open the secure credentials store. ### 2. Why does the Composio connection fail after I add my API key? The key or the connector settings are not correct. - Copy the full key from the Composio dashboard. It starts with ck_. - Make sure the URL is https://connect.composio.dev/mcp and the header is x-consumer-api-key. - Remove the Composio connector in Muse settings, then do steps 1 to 3 again. ### 3. Why doesn't Muse use the Composio tools for Hackernews? Muse may not pick the Composio connector for the request. - Ask Muse to list its Composio tools. - Name Composio and Hackernews in your request, for example: Use Composio to connect to Hackernews. - If it still does not work, start a new chat and try again. ### 4. Why does Muse ask me to connect Hackernews again? Your Hackernews connection expired or was removed. - Open the link Muse gives you and sign in to Hackernews again. - Check that the Hackernews connection shows as ACTIVE in the Composio dashboard. ### 5. What do I do if I pasted my API key into the chat? Treat the key as exposed. - Create a new API key in the Composio dashboard and delete the old one. - Add the new key in Muse's secure credentials store, not in the chat. ## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK Once connected, Muse can access the Hackernews MCP server through Composio to run the actions you authorize, using plain language in the chat. ## Complete Code None listed. ## Conclusion ### Way Forward Now that Hackernews is connected, extend your setup by connecting the other apps you already use every day, so Muse can run true cross-app workflows end to end. - Connect Calendar to turn threads into scheduled meetings automatically. - Connect Slack or Teams to post summaries, approvals, and alerts where your team works. - Connect Notion, Linear, Jira, or Asana to convert requests into tickets, tasks, and docs. - Connect Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to fetch, file, and share attachments without manual steps. Start with one workflow you do repeatedly, then keep adding apps as you find new handoffs. With everything behind a single connection, Muse can coordinate multiple tools safely and reliably in one conversation. ## How to build Hackernews MCP Agent with another framework - [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/claude-code) - [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/claude-cowork) - [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk) - [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/claude-agents-sdk) - [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/codex) - [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/openclaw) - [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/hermes-agent) - [Atomic Agent](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/atomic-agent) - [Google ADK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/google-adk) - [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/langchain) - [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/ai-sdk) - [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/mastra-ai) - [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/llama-index) - [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/crew-ai) - [Pydantic AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/pydantic-ai) - [AutoGen](https://composio.dev/toolkits/hackernews/framework/autogen) ## Related Toolkits - [Supabase](https://composio.dev/toolkits/supabase) - Supabase is an open-source backend platform offering scalable Postgres databases, authentication, storage, and real-time APIs. 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Composio supports multiple connected accounts for the same app. Give each Hackernews connection a name, such as work or personal, and tell Muse which one to use. ### How safe is my Hackernews data with Composio? Tokens, keys, and configuration are encrypted at rest and in transit. Your Composio API key stays in Muse's secure credentials store, not in the chat or the model context. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant. --- [See all toolkits](https://composio.dev/toolkits) ยท [Composio docs](https://docs.composio.dev/llms.txt)