hackernews-automation

Automate Hackernews operations through the Rube MCP gateway for efficient task execution.

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One-click install

npx skills add https://github.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills --skill hackernews-automation

Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hackernews-automation
Source: https://github.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills/tree/main/composio-skills/hackernews-automation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ComposioHQ/awesome-claude-skills --skill hackernews-automation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the manual overhead of interacting with Hackernews by providing a standardized, automated interface for searching, connecting, and executing platform-specific tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Tool Discovery: Dynamically fetch current Hackernews tool schemas to ensure compatibility.
Connection Management: Handle authentication and session state for the Hackernews toolkit.
Workflow Execution: Perform multi-step operations like data retrieval or interaction via the Rube MCP gateway.

Quick Start

Use the hackernews-automation skill to search for available tools and execute a task in a new session.

Frequently Asked Questions about hackernews-automation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I connect my Hackernews account to the skill?▼

Use the RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS tool with the hackernews toolkit argument. Follow the provided authentication link to authorize the connection and ensure the status is set to ACTIVE.

Why must I call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS before executing tasks?▼

Tool schemas and available endpoints on Hackernews change frequently. Calling RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS ensures your agent uses the most current, valid arguments and slugs for successful execution.

Can I reuse session IDs for multiple workflows?▼

Reuse session IDs within a single logical workflow to maintain context. Generate a new session ID for distinct, unrelated tasks to prevent state contamination.

What should I do if a tool execution fails?▼

Verify that your connection status is ACTIVE via RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS and confirm that your arguments match the schema returned by the most recent RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS call.