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hacker-news-top-stories

Fetch and summarize the top 5 Hacker News stories with titles, URLs, scores, and comment counts.

15|8|Updated Feb 9, 2026
Search Tags:#aggregation#web scraping#news#tech news#hacker news#top stories
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AstorYH/PASB --skill hacker-news-top-stories
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hacker-news-top-stories
Source: https://github.com/AstorYH/PASB/tree/main/nanobot/skills/hacker-news-top-stories
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AstorYH/PASB --skill hacker-news-top-stories

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a quick and easy way to stay updated on the most popular and trending topics discussed on Hacker News without needing to manually visit the website.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time News Fetching: Retrieves the latest top stories directly from Hacker News.
  • Concise Summaries: Presents key information for each story, including title, URL, score, and comment count.
  • Use Case: Get a quick overview of what the tech community is talking about right now, perfect for a morning briefing or a quick check-in on industry trends.

Quick Start

Fetch and summarize the top 5 stories from Hacker News.

Frequently Asked Questions about hacker-news-top-stories

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get top Hacker News stories without manually browsing the site?▼

To get top Hacker News stories without browsing, this Skill fetches data directly from the public API, extracting the titles, URLs, scores, and comment counts for the top 5 trending tech stories.

Can I retrieve real-time tech news and startup trends using a web scraping method?▼

You can retrieve real-time tech news and startup trends because this Skill fetches the latest top stories directly from the Hacker News public API, summarizing current community discussions.

What specific information is included when fetching top stories from Hacker News?▼

Fetching top stories from Hacker News extracts specific information including the story title, original URL, community score, and the total comment count for the top 5 posts.

Does this Hacker News aggregation method require any external dependencies or API keys?▼

This Hacker News aggregation method requires no external dependencies or API keys, as it solely fetches and summarizes public API data to present trending technology news.

Is there a limit to how many top stories I can summarize at once?▼

There is a limit to how many top stories you can summarize at once; the Skill specifically retrieves and summarizes the key details for the top 5 stories from Hacker News.

Why use an API for Hacker News aggregation instead of traditional web scraping?▼

Using an API for Hacker News aggregation instead of traditional web scraping ensures reliable extraction of titles, URLs, scores, and comment counts without dealing with HTML parsing or website layout changes.

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