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Hacker News

Retrieve Hacker News stories, comments, and user profiles via Firebase and Algolia APIs.

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Search Tags:#api#search#comments#stories#hacker news#news aggregation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wanikua/danghuangshang --skill hacker-news
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Hacker News
Source: https://github.com/wanikua/danghuangshang/tree/main/skills/hacker-news
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wanikua/danghuangshang --skill hacker-news

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to easily search, browse, and retrieve information from Hacker News, including stories, comments, and user profiles, without needing to manually navigate the website or understand its API intricacies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Story Retrieval: Fetch top, new, best, Ask HN, and Show HN stories.
  • Search Functionality: Search for stories and comments using keywords and filters via the Algolia API.
  • Item and User Details: Get detailed information about specific stories, comments, or user profiles.
  • Use Case: Find the top 10 "Show HN" posts from the last week related to AI development.

Quick Start

Search Hacker News for stories about 'rust programming language' with more than 100 points.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hacker News

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Hacker News stories and comments by keyword and score?▼

To search Hacker News content by keyword and score, you can use the Algolia Search API functionality to query stories and comments while applying filters for minimum points, date ranges, and tags. This allows precise retrieval of matching items.

Can I retrieve user profiles and specific item details from Hacker News programmatically?▼

Yes, you can retrieve Hacker News user profiles and specific item details programmatically via the official Firebase API. This enables fetching detailed information about specific stories, comments, or user contributions without manual website navigation.

What is the best way to fetch top Hacker News stories from a specific category?▼

The best way to fetch top Hacker News stories from categories like Ask HN or Show HN is by retrieving story IDs through the Firebase API. This supports fetching top, new, and best stories for targeted browsing and analysis.

Does this Hacker News API integration support filtering by date and tags?▼

Yes, the integration supports filtering Hacker News queries by date and tags using the Algolia Search API. You can narrow down search results to specific timeframes and item types to find relevant stories efficiently.

How do I find recent Show HN posts related to AI development?▼

To find recent Show HN posts about AI development, search Hacker News using keywords combined with date filters and the Show HN tag. This retrieves targeted story results from the specified timeframe matching your topic.

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