- Step 1: Clone or download the MCP repository.
- Step 2: Install dependencies with 'npm install'.
- Step 3: Build the project using 'npm run build'.
- Step 4: Run the MCP server manually with 'node build/index.js' or configure auto-start in Claude Desktop.
- Step 5: Restart Claude Desktop to recognize the MCP.
- Step 6: Use the 'hn' command or natural language queries like 'Show me the top 30 stories on Hacker News today'.