hackernews

Fetch and search Hacker News stories via Firebase and Algolia APIs.

Updated Nov 12, 2025

Search Tags:#monitoring #api #analysis #search #data retrieval #hacker news

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/barvhaim/hackernews-skill --skill hackernews-barvhaim

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Skill: hackernews
Source: https://github.com/barvhaim/hackernews-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/barvhaim/hackernews-skill --skill hackernews-barvhaim

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive toolkit to interact with Hacker News, enabling users to fetch, search, analyze, and monitor content without needing to manually navigate the website or understand its APIs.

Core Features & Use Cases

Fetch Stories: Retrieve top, new, best, Ask HN, Show HN, and job stories.
Search Content: Find specific topics, keywords, or posts by authors across Hacker News.
Monitor Users: Track user activity, view profiles, and see their submissions.
Analyze Trends: Identify trending keywords, domains, and active authors.
Use Case: A user wants to know the latest discussions about "machine learning" on Hacker News. They can use this Skill to search for the term, sort by date, and get a list of relevant stories and comments.

Quick Start

Use the hackernews skill to fetch the top 10 stories.

Frequently Asked Questions about hackernews

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I fetch top stories from Hacker News using an API?▼

You can fetch top stories from Hacker News programmatically by executing the provided Python scripts that retrieve data through the Firebase API. This allows you to pull top, new, best, Ask HN, Show HN, and job stories directly.

Can I search Hacker News content by keywords or author?▼

Yes, you can search Hacker News content by specific keywords or authors by running the Python scripts that interact with the Algolia Search API. This enables you to find targeted posts and sort results by date.

What is the best way to monitor Hacker News user activity and profiles?▼

The best way to monitor Hacker News user activity is to use the Skill's Python scripts to retrieve user profiles and track their submissions. This programmatic access lets you see user activity without manual web navigation.

How do I analyze trending topics and domains on Hacker News?▼

You can analyze trending topics and domains on Hacker News by executing the provided scripts to retrieve and process current story data. This programmatic data retrieval enables you to identify trending keywords and active authors.

Do I need Python and the requests library to retrieve Hacker News data?▼

Yes, you need Python and the requests library installed to retrieve Hacker News data. The Skill requires these Python scripts for execution and interaction with both the Firebase and Algolia Search APIs.

What are the limitations of using the Firebase API for Hacker News data retrieval?▼

The Firebase API provides access to various Hacker News story types but requires Python script execution for interaction. It works alongside the Algolia Search API to cover fetching, searching, and monitoring tasks.