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hackernews-frontpage

Fetch Hacker News front page stories and output titles, links, points, and comment counts as JSON.

Updated Jun 4, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#scraping#json output#news#hacker news
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/burgebj/gstack --skill hackernews-frontpage-burgebj
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hackernews-frontpage
Source: https://github.com/burgebj/gstack/tree/main/browser-skills/hackernews-frontpage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/burgebj/gstack --skill hackernews-frontpage-burgebj

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automatically scrapes the latest Hacker News front page and provides access to the top stories in a structured format, saving you time and effort in searching for relevant content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scraping Hacker News Front Page: Retrieves the latest 30 stories from Hacker News.
  • JSON Output: Outputs the story data in JSON format for easy processing.
  • Command Line Usage: Offers simple command-line triggers to activate the Skill.
  • Use Case: Quick access to the top stories on Hacker News, perfect for keeping up with the latest tech news.

Quick Start

To get the latest Hacker News stories, run the command: $ $B skill run hackernews-frontpage

Frequently Asked Questions about hackernews-frontpage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scrape the Hacker News front page for top stories?▼

To scrape the Hacker News front page, run the predefined command trigger to fetch and parse the latest 30 stories. The Skill outputs structured JSON containing story titles, links, points, and comment counts for easy processing.

Can I get Hacker News story data in JSON format without writing code?▼

Yes, you can get Hacker News story data in JSON format without coding experience. The Skill relies on predefined command line triggers to automatically parse the HTML and output structured JSON, requiring no manual programming.

What information is included when scraping the latest Hacker News stories?▼

Scraping the latest Hacker News stories retrieves the top 30 items from the front page. The structured JSON output includes the story title, direct link, current points, and the total comment count for each post.

Does this Hacker News scraper require any programming dependencies?▼

No programming dependencies are required to use this Hacker News scraper. It is designed for users with limited programming experience and operates through simple command-line triggers to fetch and parse the news data.

What is the best way to automate real-time tech news updates from Hacker News?▼

The best way to automate real-time tech news updates is by running the command trigger to scrape the Hacker News front page. This fetches the latest stories and parses the HTML into JSON output, perfect for keeping up with technology news.

Are there limitations to scraping Hacker News front page stories?▼

A limitation of scraping Hacker News front page stories is that the output is restricted to the latest 30 posts currently on the front page. It parses HTML to retrieve titles, links, points, and comment counts without accessing archived content.

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