hackernews

Fetch top stories, comments, and user profiles from the Hacker News API.

3|Updated Jan 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unix2dos/skills --skill hackernews-unix2dos
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Skill: hackernews
Source: https://github.com/unix2dos/skills/tree/main/hackernews
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unix2dos/skills --skill hackernews-unix2dos

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Hacker News data access is streamlined: this skill fetches top stories, new posts, comments, and user profiles from the Hacker News API via curl.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetch top/best/new stories with details (title, score, URL)
  • Retrieve story comments and user profiles
  • Monitor trending discussions and extract structured data for analytics

Quick Start

Ask the skill to fetch the latest Hacker News top stories and display their titles, scores, and URLs.

Frequently Asked Questions about hackernews

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch Hacker News top stories and user profiles via curl?

Yes, you can retrieve Hacker News story comments by fetching item details through the API via curl. This skill parses the API responses to extract and format comments, user activity, and story metadata for your automation workflow.

Do I need any dependencies to fetch Hacker News data with curl?

This skill is best for extracting structured data like story titles, scores, URLs, and user profiles from the Hacker News API via curl. It monitors trending discussions and formats the fetched data for analytics and automation workflows.

Can I retrieve Hacker News comments and user activity through the API?

Yes, you can retrieve Hacker News story comments by fetching item details through the API via curl. This skill parses the API responses to extract and format comments, user activity, and story metadata for your automation workflow.

Do I need any dependencies to fetch Hacker News data with curl?

No dependencies are required to fetch Hacker News data with curl, as this skill operates independently. You only need curl access to query the official API endpoints and handle the resulting data parsing in your workflow.

What is the best way to monitor real-time Hacker News trending topics?

The best way to monitor real-time Hacker News trending topics is by fetching top stories via curl using this skill. It queries the official API to retrieve current story details, scores, and URLs for immediate analytics integration.