hacker-news-scraper

Search Hacker News stories and comments via the Algolia API.

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Search Tags:#monitoring #search #discussions #tech news #hacker news #algolia

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/athina-ai/goose-skills --skill hacker-news-scraper

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Skill: hacker-news-scraper
Source: https://github.com/athina-ai/goose-skills/tree/main/skills/capabilities/hacker-news-scraper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/athina-ai/goose-skills --skill hacker-news-scraper

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to efficiently search Hacker News for relevant discussions, product launches, and community sentiment without needing any API keys or tokens.

Core Features & Use Cases

Search Stories and Comments: Find discussions related to specific keywords or topics.
Track Mentions: Monitor mentions of tools, companies, or technologies.
Discover Launches: Identify new projects and products shared in "Show HN" posts.
Analyze Sentiment: Gauge community reactions and discussions around tech trends.

Quick Start

Search for stories about AI content marketing published in the last 7 days.

Frequently Asked Questions about hacker-news-scraper

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search Hacker News discussions for specific keywords without an API key?▼

You can search Hacker News discussions using the free Algolia API without any API keys or tokens. This approach allows you to find stories and comments related to specific keywords by utilizing server-side date filtering via Unix timestamps.

Can I track mentions of my company or product on Hacker News?▼

Yes, you can track mentions of tools, companies, or technologies on Hacker News. By querying stories and comments through the Algolia API, you can monitor when and where your brand or product is being discussed within the community.

What's the best way to find Show HN product launches on Hacker News?▼

The best way to find Show HN product launches is to search Hacker News stories using the Algolia API. You can filter results by date using Unix timestamps to identify newly shared projects and monitor community reactions to recent launches.

Do I need the requests Python library to search Hacker News stories and comments?▼

Yes, you need the requests Python library to use this Hacker News search functionality. The skill relies on the requests library to communicate with the free Algolia API and retrieve relevant stories and comments.

How does date filtering work when monitoring tech news discussions on Hacker News?▼

Date filtering for Hacker News discussions works by using server-side Unix timestamps. When you search stories and comments via the Algolia API, you can specify Unix timestamp ranges to narrow results to specific timeframes for accurate monitoring.

Can I analyze community sentiment around tech trends using Hacker News comments?▼

Yes, you can analyze community sentiment by searching Hacker News comments via the Algolia API. Retrieving discussions related to specific tech trends allows you to gauge community reactions and monitor overall public opinion.