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hackernews-frontpage

Scrape the Hacker News front page and return top 30 stories as JSON.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of efficiently scraping the top stories from the Hacker News front page, providing quick access to the latest news and articles.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scraping Hacker News: Extracts titles, points, and comment counts from the Hacker News front page.
  • JSON Output: Outputs the scraped data in a structured JSON format for easy integration and processing.
  • Use Case: Ideal for developers who need to stay updated with the latest technology news or for creating a news aggregation service.

Quick Start

Run 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 the top stories from the Hacker News front page?▼

To scrape Hacker News stories, this script parses the front page HTML and returns the top 30 stories as JSON. It handles the network requests and extracts the story rank, title, URL, points, and comment count automatically.

What data format is used for extracting Hacker News story points and comment counts?▼

The extracted Hacker News data is output as a structured JSON document. This JSON format includes the title, URL, points, and comment count for each story, ensuring easy integration and processing for news aggregation.

Can I get story URLs and titles from Hacker News without manual HTML parsing?▼

Yes, you can retrieve story URLs and titles without manual HTML parsing. The scraper handles the HTML extraction internally and outputs structured JSON data containing the rank, title, URL, points, and comment count.

Does the Hacker News scraper output the full 30 stories from the front page?▼

Yes, the Hacker News scraper outputs the full top 30 stories from the front page. It parses the site to extract rank, title, URL, points, and comment count for each story into a single JSON document.

Why use a web scraper to extract Hacker News titles into JSON?▼

Using a web scraper to extract Hacker News titles into JSON solves the problem of efficiently accessing the latest technology news. It provides structured data for quick integration into news aggregation services or custom applications.

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