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📰 News & Feeds

HN Digestv1.0.1

Name: HN Digest
Author: cpojer

hn-digest

cpojer

Fetch and send Hacker News front-page posts on demand. Use when the user asks for HN, says 'hn', 'pull HN', 'hn 10', or specifies a topic like 'hn health', 'hn hacking', or 'hn tech'. Sends N (default 5) posts as individual messages with Title + Link. Exclude crypto.

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CreatedJan 14, 2026

UpdatedMay 18, 2026

Install & Quick Start

Install via ClawdBot CLI:

clawdbot install cpojer/hn-digest

Skill Package4 files

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Quality Score

A65/100

Grade Good — based on market validation, documentation quality, package completeness, maintenance status, and authenticity signals.

Market Validation18/35

· 12 installs (average)
· 2675 downloads (high demand)
· 1 stars

Documentation14/25

· SKILL.md present
· Moderate documentation (≥1500 chars)
· Detailed summary

Package Completeness8/15

· skillAssets present (3 files)

Security Analysis

💙 Low Risk

UNDOCUMENTED_EXTERNALlow

Calls external URL not in known-safe list

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=...`

KNOWN_EXTERNALlow

Uses known external API (expected, informational)

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Audited Apr 16, 2026 · audit v1.0

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Usage Guide

Generated Mar 1, 2026

Tech professionals and developersContent creators and journalistsEducators and studentsBusiness analysts and researchersbeginner

💡 Application Scenarios

Tech News Aggregation for ProfessionalsTechnology and Software Development

A tech company uses HN Digest to provide daily curated news digests to employees, keeping them updated on industry trends without manual browsing. The skill filters by topics like 'tech' or 'hacking' to deliver relevant posts, enhancing productivity and knowledge sharing.

Content Curation for Media OutletsMedia and Publishing

A digital media platform integrates HN Digest to automatically source trending stories from Hacker News for articles or newsletters. By excluding crypto and focusing on topics like 'health' or 'life', it ensures high-quality, relevant content for readers.

Educational Tool for StudentsEducation and Academia

Universities incorporate HN Digest into learning platforms to provide students with real-world tech and health news examples. The skill's structured output helps in research projects, fostering engagement with current events in fields like computer science or public health.

Market Research for StartupsBusiness and Entrepreneurship

Startups use HN Digest to monitor discussions and trends in specific niches like 'tech' or 'hacking', aiding in competitive analysis and idea validation. The mood image feature adds a creative touch for presentations, making insights more engaging.

Personal Productivity AssistantPersonal Technology and Lifestyle

Individuals integrate HN Digest into personal workflows via chat apps to receive daily digests of Hacker News posts tailored to their interests. It saves time by delivering concise summaries with links, ideal for staying informed without distraction.

💼 Business Models

Subscription-Based API ServiceMonthly subscription fees ranging from $50 to $500 per month

Offer HN Digest as a paid API for businesses to access curated Hacker News data with topic filtering and mood image generation. Revenue comes from monthly subscriptions based on usage tiers, targeting companies needing automated content feeds.

Freemium Chatbot IntegrationFreemium model with premium upgrades at $10-$100 per user annually

Deploy HN Digest as a free skill in popular chatbot platforms with basic features, while premium plans unlock advanced topics, higher post limits, and custom mood images. Revenue is generated through in-app purchases or enterprise licenses.

White-Label Solution for EnterprisesOne-time licensing fees starting at $5,000 plus annual maintenance costs

License HN Digest as a customizable white-label tool for large organizations to embed in internal systems, with branding and tailored topics. Revenue is derived from one-time setup fees and ongoing support contracts, ensuring long-term partnerships.

💬 Integration Tip

Integrate HN Digest by setting up the script to run on-demand via chat commands, ensuring the backend fetches data and generates images without manual intervention for seamless user experience.