hackernews-frontpage

Name: hackernews-frontpage
Availability: InStock
Author: moogieon

Fetch and parse top Hacker News stories into JSON output.

Updated Jun 19, 2026

Search Tags:#json #hacker news #top stories #browser-skill #story retrieval

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/moogieon/kadera --skill hackernews-frontpage-moogieon

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Skill: hackernews-frontpage
Source: https://github.com/moogieon/kadera/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/browser-skills/hackernews-frontpage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/moogieon/kadera --skill hackernews-frontpage-moogieon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill retrieves the latest top stories from the Hacker News front page, eliminating the need for manual browsing and parsing of the website.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated Story Retrieval: Fetches and returns the top 30 stories from the Hacker News front page as JSON.
Use Case: Ideal for applications that need real-time access to the latest stories without the overhead of direct web scraping.

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 get top stories from Hacker News in JSON format?▼

You can retrieve Hacker News top stories in JSON format by running this Skill, which fetches the front page and parses story titles, URLs, points, and comment counts automatically.

What data fields are included when scraping Hacker News front page stories?▼

Scraping the Hacker News front page yields JSON data containing story titles, URLs, points, and comment counts for the top 30 stories currently listed.

Can I automate Hacker News story retrieval without direct web scraping?▼

Yes, this Skill automates Hacker News story retrieval by fetching and parsing the front page internally, returning structured JSON output without requiring you to build custom web scraping logic.

How many top stories can I fetch from the Hacker News front page?▼

You can fetch the top 30 stories from the Hacker News front page, provided as a JSON array containing titles, URLs, points, and comment counts.

Does this Skill require any external dependencies to fetch Hacker News stories?▼

No external dependencies are required to fetch Hacker News stories; the Skill operates independently using internal scripts to parse the front page and return JSON.

When should I use an automated Skill instead of manually browsing Hacker News?▼

Use an automated Skill when your application needs real-time programmatic access to popular Hacker News stories, eliminating manual browsing and parsing overhead.