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hackernews-frontpage

Retrieves Hacker News front page stories and outputs them as a JSON array.

Updated Apr 18, 2026
Search Tags:#web scraping#JSON#Hacker News#news aggregation#story extraction#API-free
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PlebeiusGaragicus/dot-pi --skill hackernews-frontpage-plebeiusgaragicus
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hackernews-frontpage
Source: https://github.com/PlebeiusGaragicus/dot-pi/tree/main/core/utilities/browser-runtime/browser-skills/hackernews-frontpage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PlebeiusGaragicus/dot-pi --skill hackernews-frontpage-plebeiusgaragicus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of retrieving current Hacker News front page stories by extracting links and titles with a single command.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web scraping: Fetches the front page of Hacker News and extracts story links and titles.
  • Data transformation: Outputs JSON array of story data for further analysis or integration.
  • Use Case: Quickly gather the latest trending topics from Hacker News for research or content curation.

Quick Start

Use the hackernews-frontpage skill to get the latest stories from Hacker News and receive a JSON-formatted list of current top stories.

Frequently Asked Questions about hackernews-frontpage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch Hacker News front page stories as JSON?▼

To fetch Hacker News front page stories as JSON, use this Skill to scrape the current front page and extract story links and titles. It outputs a JSON array for quick consumption without requiring an API.

Can I extract Hacker News story titles without using an API?▼

Yes, you can extract Hacker News story titles without an API. This Skill performs web scraping directly on the front page to retrieve current story links and titles, outputting them as a structured JSON array.

What is the best way to scrape news aggregation sites for trending topics?▼

The best way to scrape news aggregation sites like Hacker News for trending topics is using a dedicated extraction tool. This Skill retrieves the latest front page stories and formats the links and titles into JSON for research or content curation.

Do I need any external dependencies to perform Hacker News story extraction?▼

No external dependencies are required for Hacker News story extraction. This Skill operates independently to fetch and parse the front page, outputting a JSON array of story data without relying on external APIs or libraries.

What data format is output when scraping Hacker News links?▼

When scraping Hacker News links, the output data format is a JSON array. This structure contains the extracted story links and titles, allowing for quick consumption and further data analysis.

Are there limitations to API-free web scraping for news aggregation?▼

A limitation of API-free web scraping for news aggregation is that it only captures the current front page at the time of execution. This Skill retrieves the latest stories but does not access historical data or paginated content.

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