The short version
API-traffic capture tool that generates MCP tools from apps.
From the HackerLinks archive
Spectral
API-traffic capture tool that generates MCP tools from apps.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-05-05
Last seen:2026-05-05
Times seen:1
Website:getspectral.sh
Why it caught our attention
It was explicitly recommended as a way to turn real app traffic into reusable agent tools.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-05-05
Editorial paraphrase
A commenter said Spectral captures traffic while you browse, understands what each call does, and generates MCP tools any AI agent can call.
Original threadComputer Use is 45x more expensive than structured APIs
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