Producthunt MCP Server

Once installed, the `product-hunt-mcp` command will be available. Add it to your Claude Desktop or Cursor configuration:

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What is the Producthunt MCP Server?

Once installed, the product-hunt-mcp command will be available. Add it to your Claude Desktop or Cursor configuration:

What it needs from you

  • Python 3.10+ - Product Hunt API token (get one here) - You'll need to create an account on Product Hunt - Navigate to the API Dashboard and create a new application - Use the Developer Token for the token > Note: When creating a new application on Product Hunt, you will be asked for a redirect_uri. While the MCP server does not use

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
get_post_detailsGet info about a specific post
get_postsGet posts with filters
get_commentGet info about a specific comment
get_post_commentsGet comments for a post
get_collectionGet info about a collection
get_collectionsGet collections with filters
get_topicGet info about a topic
search_topicsSearch topics
get_userGet info about a user
get_viewerGet info about the authenticated user
check_server_statusCheck server/API status & authentication

How to install the Producthunt MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "product-hunt": {
      "command": "product-hunt-mcp",
      "env": {
        "PRODUCT_HUNT_TOKEN": "your_token_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

  • Python 3.10+ - Product Hunt API token (get one here) - You'll need to create an account on Product Hunt - Navigate to the API Dashboard and create a new application - Use the Developer Token for the token > Note: When creating a new application on Product Hunt, you will be asked for a redirect_uri. While the MCP server does not use
VariableDescriptionRequired
PRODUCT_HUNT_TOKENCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Producthunt to get post details.”
  • “Use Producthunt to get posts.”
  • “Use Producthunt to get comment.”

Frequently asked questions

Once installed, the `product-hunt-mcp` command will be available. Add it to your Claude Desktop or Cursor configuration: Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.