hackernewsBrowse and search Hacker News. Fetch top, new, best, Ask HN, Show HN stories and job postings. View item details, comments, and user profiles. Search stories and comments via Algolia. Find "Who is hiring?" threads. Use for any HN-related queries like "what's trending on HN?", "search HN for AI", "show comments on story X", "who is hiring?", "latest Ask HN posts".
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install gchapim/hackernewsCLI tool for the Hacker News API. No authentication required.
Run scripts/hn.sh . All commands support --json for raw JSON output.
# Top/trending stories (default 10)
scripts/hn.sh top
scripts/hn.sh top --limit 20
# Other lists
scripts/hn.sh new --limit 5 # newest
scripts/hn.sh best --limit 10 # highest rated
scripts/hn.sh ask # Ask HN
scripts/hn.sh show # Show HN
scripts/hn.sh jobs # job postings# Full item details (story, comment, job, poll)
scripts/hn.sh item 12345678
# Top comments on a story
scripts/hn.sh comments 12345678
scripts/hn.sh comments 12345678 --limit 10 --depth 2scripts/hn.sh user dang# Basic search
scripts/hn.sh search "rust programming"
# With filters
scripts/hn.sh search "LLM" --type story --sort date --period week --limit 5
scripts/hn.sh search "hiring remote" --type comment --period month# Latest "Who is hiring?" job postings
scripts/hn.sh whoishiring
scripts/hn.sh whoishiring --limit 20| User asks | Command |
|---|---|
| "What's trending on HN?" | scripts/hn.sh top |
| "Latest Ask HN posts" | scripts/hn.sh ask |
| "Search HN for X" | scripts/hn.sh search "X" |
| "Show me comments on story Y" | scripts/hn.sh comments Y |
| "Who is hiring?" | scripts/hn.sh whoishiring |
| "Tell me about HN user Z" | scripts/hn.sh user Z |
Generated Mar 1, 2026
A tech startup uses the skill to track trending topics and competitor mentions on Hacker News. They run daily automated queries for top stories and search for specific keywords like their product name to gauge market interest and identify emerging trends in real-time.
A hiring agency leverages the skill to find 'Who is hiring?' threads and job postings on Hacker News. They automate searches for remote roles in fields like AI or software development, helping them quickly identify potential candidates and job opportunities in the tech industry.
A content marketing firm uses the skill to gather insights from Ask HN and Show HN posts for blog ideas and industry analysis. They fetch comments on popular stories to understand community discussions, aiding in creating data-driven content that resonates with tech audiences.
A software company employs the skill to monitor user feedback and discussions about their products on Hacker News. They track comments and user profiles to respond to queries, gather feedback, and identify influencers, enhancing customer support and community management efforts.
A venture capital firm utilizes the skill to analyze trends and sentiment on Hacker News for investment decisions. They search for stories and comments related to startups and emerging technologies, using the data to assess market viability and identify promising investment opportunities.
Offer a free tier with limited queries per month for basic Hacker News access, and charge for premium features like higher rate limits, advanced search filters, and historical data analytics. This model attracts developers and small businesses while generating revenue from enterprises needing deeper insights.
Provide a customizable dashboard that integrates the Hacker News skill for clients in industries like media or recruitment. Charge a licensing fee for access to real-time data visualizations, automated reports, and alerts, helping businesses monitor trends without building their own tools.
Offer consulting services to help companies integrate the Hacker News skill into their workflows, such as for market research or recruitment. Revenue comes from project-based fees for customization, training, and ongoing support, targeting organizations lacking in-house technical expertise.
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