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Hackernews Frontpage

Extracts titles, points, and comment counts from the Hacker News front page.

Updated Jun 4, 2026
Search Tags:#data retrieval#tech news#Hacker News#browser skill#news scraping
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aporto-tech/aporto-agent-skills --skill hackernews-frontpage-aporto-tech
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: Hackernews Frontpage
Source: https://github.com/aporto-tech/aporto-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/gstack/hackernews-frontpage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aporto-tech/aporto-agent-skills --skill hackernews-frontpage-aporto-tech

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for quickly accessing the latest Hacker News front page content, including story titles, points, and comment counts, without navigating to the website.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Content Access: Retrieve the most recent stories from Hacker News without leaving your current context.
  • Data Extraction: Extract story titles, points, and comment counts from the Hacker News front page.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to stay updated on the latest tech news and discussions among the Hacker News community.

Quick Start

Use the Hackernews Frontpage skill to get the latest Hacker News stories.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hackernews Frontpage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scrape Hacker News front page titles and points?▼

This Skill scrapes the Hacker News front page to extract the latest story titles, points, and comment counts. It performs browser-based news scraping to retrieve real-time tech news content.

Can I retrieve real-time tech news without navigating to the Hacker News website?▼

You can retrieve real-time tech news without navigating to the Hacker News website. This Skill performs browser-based news scraping to extract story titles, points, and comment counts directly within your current context.

What data fields are available when scraping the Hacker News front page?▼

When scraping the Hacker News front page, the available data fields include story titles, points, and comment counts. This data extraction provides quick access to the latest tech news and community discussions.

Does the Hackernews Frontpage skill require any external dependencies to run?▼

The Hackernews Frontpage skill does not require any external dependencies to run. It operates independently using included scripts to execute the browser-based news scraping and data retrieval.

How do I get the latest Hacker News stories for tech news updates?▼

To get the latest Hacker News stories for tech news updates, use this Skill to scrape the front page. It extracts current story titles, points, and comment counts to keep you updated on community discussions.

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