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hackernews-frontpage

Fetch and parse the Hacker News front page for top 30 stories with details.

Updated Jun 8, 2026
Search Tags:#data extraction#web scraping#scraper#news#hacker news
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/reomgit/appstore-ss-downloader --skill hackernews-frontpage-reomgit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hackernews-frontpage
Source: https://github.com/reomgit/appstore-ss-downloader/tree/main/.claude/skills/gstack/browser-skills/hackernews-frontpage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/reomgit/appstore-ss-downloader --skill hackernews-frontpage-reomgit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the scraping of the Hacker News front page, providing quick access to the latest top stories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scraping Hacker News: Fetches the top 30 stories from the Hacker News front page.
  • Story Details: Includes story rank, title, link URL, point count, and comment count.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to stay updated with the latest news and discussions on Hacker News without manually visiting the website.

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 Hacker News front page stories automatically?▼

To scrape Hacker News front page stories automatically, you can use a web scraping script that fetches the page and extracts the top 30 stories. This process retrieves story details like rank, title, URL, points, and comments.

What data fields can I extract from Hacker News posts?▼

When you scrape Hacker News posts, you can extract specific data fields including the story rank, title, link URL, point count, and comment count for the top 30 front page stories.

Does web scraping Hacker News require HTML parsing capabilities?▼

Yes, web scraping Hacker News requires HTML parsing and data extraction capabilities to fetch the page content and accurately isolate the story details from the underlying markup structure.

What is the easiest way to get top Hacker News story titles and links?▼

The easiest way to get top Hacker News story titles and links is by running a scraper that parses the front page. It automatically retrieves the latest 30 stories along with their ranks and points without manual browsing.

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

You can retrieve the top 30 stories from the Hacker News front page. The scraping process parses the HTML to extract these stories and their associated details like points and comments.

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