hackernews

Locates Hacker News discussions and parses structured data using the Algolia API.

2|1|Updated Jul 19, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TeamDay-AI/agents --skill hackernews-teamday-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hackernews
Source: https://github.com/TeamDay-AI/agents/tree/main/skills/teamday/hackernews
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TeamDay-AI/agents --skill hackernews-teamday-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Locate relevant Hacker News discussions about AI agents, developer tools, and startup topics using the Algolia API. This capability enables timely engagement opportunities and sentiment monitoring.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover posts and comments on Hacker News related to AI agents, MCP, and tooling via an Algolia-powered search.
  • Fetch thread content and discussion context to inform draft responses and outreach.
  • Identify high-value threads (e.g., Show HN, Ask HN) and surface opportunities for product feedback and engagement.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to search Hacker News for AI agent discussions and return the top results.

Frequently Asked Questions about hackernews

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Hacker News threads for AI agent discussions?

To search Hacker News threads for AI agent discussions, the Skill queries the Algolia API using targeted keywords, time windows, and type filters. It then parses results into structured data including title, author, score, age, and URL.

Can I find Show HN and Ask HN posts about developer tools automatically?

Yes, you can find Show HN and Ask HN posts about developer tools automatically. The Skill identifies high-value threads by applying targeted queries and type filters via the Algolia API to surface relevant engagement opportunities.

What is the best way to monitor Hacker News sentiment for startup topics?

The best way to monitor Hacker News sentiment for startup topics is using the Skill to fetch thread content and discussion context. It locates relevant discussions via Algolia and provides concise summaries of community feedback.

Does the Hacker News search skill require any external API keys?

No external API keys are required. The Skill operates independently with no dependencies, using the Algolia API internally to locate and parse Hacker News posts and comments into structured data.

How do I extract Hacker News comments to draft outreach responses?

To extract Hacker News comments to draft outreach responses, the Skill fetches thread content and discussion context using Algolia. It surfaces relevant comments and provides structured data to inform your engagement strategy.

What data fields are returned when searching Hacker News posts?

When searching Hacker News posts, the Skill returns structured data including title, author, score, age, and URL. It parses Algolia API results into these fields alongside a concise human-readable summary of the discussion.