hacker-news-scraper

Search Hacker News discussions and summarize sentiment and top threads.

Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marmikcfc/pepper-skills --skill hacker-news-scraper-marmikcfc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hacker-news-scraper
Source: https://github.com/marmikcfc/pepper-skills/tree/main/skills/hacker-news-scraper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marmikcfc/pepper-skills --skill hacker-news-scraper-marmikcfc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Quickly discover what people are saying on Hacker News about a given topic, company, or technology without manually scanning threads.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Search stories: Retrieve relevant Hacker News posts about your topic.
  • Analyze discussions: Surface common themes, sentiment, and notable discussions across top threads.
  • Use Case: Evaluate public perception of a new product by pulling top threads and summarizing insights.

Quick Start

Ask me to search Hacker News for "<topic>" and return the top discussions with brief summaries.

Frequently Asked Questions about hacker-news-scraper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find and summarize Hacker News discussions on a specific topic?

To find Hacker News discussions on a specific topic, you can search using public APIs or Algolia endpoints. The tool retrieves relevant posts, analyzes discussion trends, and returns top story links with scores and brief summaries.

Can I analyze Hacker News sentiment for a company or technology?

Yes, you can analyze Hacker News sentiment for a company or technology. The tool surfaces common themes and notable discussions across top threads to help evaluate public perception of new products or topics.

What is the best way to monitor discussion trends on Hacker News without manual scanning?

The best way to monitor discussion trends on Hacker News without manual scanning is to apply a topic search tool. It identifies relevant threads and summarizes sentiment, scores, and top story links automatically.

Does the Hacker News search tool handle missing data or non-English content?

Yes, the Hacker News search tool handles missing data and non-English content gracefully. It relies on public Hacker News APIs or Algolia endpoints to ensure robust retrieval and summarization of discussion threads.

How do I evaluate public perception of a product using Hacker News threads?

To evaluate public perception of a product using Hacker News threads, pull top discussions by searching the product name. The tool summarizes insights, sentiment, and notable themes across the retrieved stories.

What data do I get back when searching Hacker News for a topic?

When searching Hacker News for a topic, you get top story links accompanied by their scores and brief summaries. The results also include an analysis of common themes and sentiment across the discussions.