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hackernews-frontpage

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

Updated Jun 5, 2026
Search Tags:#api#web scraping#json output#hacker news#latest stories
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/muhammadhamad1104/nuevo --skill hackernews-frontpage-muhammadhamad1104
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hackernews-frontpage
Source: https://github.com/muhammadhamad1104/nuevo/tree/main/gstack/browser-skills/hackernews-frontpage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/muhammadhamad1104/nuevo --skill hackernews-frontpage-muhammadhamad1104

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the problem of manually visiting Hacker News to view the latest stories. It automatically scrapes the Hacker News front page and provides a list of the top stories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated Story Scraping: Automatically fetches the latest stories from the Hacker News front page.
  • JSON Output: Provides the stories in a structured JSON format for easy integration with other systems.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to get the latest Hacker News stories for a news aggregation service or a personalized feed.

Quick Start

Run the command: 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 latest Hacker News stories in JSON format?▼

To scrape Hacker News stories in JSON format, this Skill parses the front page HTML to extract top story details and returns the data as a structured JSON list. It operates automatically without requiring manual page visits for content retrieval.

Can I use scraped Hacker News data for a real-time news aggregation feed?▼

Yes, scraped Hacker News data can be used for real-time news aggregation feeds. The Skill outputs structured JSON containing the latest top stories, which allows direct integration into automated content delivery pipelines and personalized feed systems.

What is the best way to get top stories from the Hacker News front page?▼

The best way to get top stories from the Hacker News front page is using an automated HTML parsing script. This Skill extracts front page story details and returns them in JSON format, eliminating the need to manually browse the website.

Does the Hacker News scraper require any external API dependencies?▼

No external API dependencies are required to scrape Hacker News content. The Skill uses internal scripts to parse the front page HTML directly, extracting the latest story details and outputting the results in JSON format independently.

How do I run the script to retrieve Hacker News front page stories?▼

To retrieve Hacker News front page stories, run the command `skill run hackernews-frontpage`. The script automatically fetches the page, parses the HTML to extract story details, and outputs the results in structured JSON format.

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

A limitation of scraping Hacker News front page stories is that it only captures the top stories currently visible on the page. It parses static HTML to extract details and outputs JSON, meaning it does not retrieve historical data or content from sub-pages.

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