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hackernews-frontpage

Parse Hacker News front page HTML into structured JSON story data.

1|Updated Jul 6, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#data extraction#web scraping#hacker news#story analysis#html parsing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/VanL/simplebroker --skill hackernews-frontpage-vanl
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hackernews-frontpage
Source: https://github.com/VanL/simplebroker/tree/main/.agents/skills/gstack/browser-skills/hackernews-frontpage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/VanL/simplebroker --skill hackernews-frontpage-vanl

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of scraping the front page of Hacker News, providing structured data on top stories.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Front Page Scraping: Extracts titles, URLs, points, and comment counts from Hacker News.
  • Data Structuring: Converts scraped HTML into a standardized JSON format for easy analysis.
  • Use Case: Quickly gather the latest trending stories for research or monitoring without manual browsing.

Quick Start

Use the hackernews-frontpage skill to fetch the current top stories from Hacker News and analyze the data for insights.

Frequently Asked Questions about hackernews-frontpage

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract top stories from Hacker News for trend analysis?▼

To extract top stories from Hacker News, you can automate web scraping to parse the front page HTML. This process captures titles, URLs, points, and comment counts, converting the data into a structured format for trend analysis.

What is the best way to get structured JSON data from Hacker News front page stories?▼

Getting structured JSON data from Hacker News front page stories involves using HTML parsing libraries to extract story elements. The scraping mechanism targets stable webpage structures to reliably output standardized data.

Can I automate Hacker News story monitoring without manual browsing?▼

Yes, you can automate Hacker News story monitoring by deploying a scraping script. It retrieves the latest front page content and structures it into data points, enabling automated news monitoring workflows.

Does HTML parsing work reliably for extracting Hacker News story points and comment counts?▼

HTML parsing works reliably for extracting Hacker News story points and comment counts when targeting stable webpage structures. The extraction process identifies specific HTML elements to capture accurate metrics.

What are the limitations of web scraping for Hacker News front page data?▼

Limitations of web scraping for Hacker News front page data include dependency on the stable webpage structures remaining unchanged. If the HTML layout updates, the parsing logic may fail to extract titles and URLs correctly.

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