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HN Digest

Collect and summarize top Hacker News stories with links and discussion insights.

17|1|Updated Mar 25, 2026
Search Tags:#summarization#api#content aggregation#news#hn#story filtering
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/aaronjmars/miroshark-aeon --skill hn-digest-aaronjmars
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: HN Digest
Source: https://github.com/aaronjmars/miroshark-aeon/tree/main/skills/hn-digest
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aaronjmars/miroshark-aeon --skill hn-digest-aaronjmars

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires jq, curl, WebFetch, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of curating and summarizing the most relevant Hacker News stories, saving time on manual browsing and note-taking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Story Fetching & Filtering: Retrieves the latest top stories from Hacker News and filters them based on relevance or engagement.
  • Content Summarization & Context Enrichment: Fetches linked content for better summaries and provides quick insights.
  • Use Case: Imagine you want a daily digest of trending tech topics; this Skill automatically compiles and summarizes the top stories and discussions for your review.

Quick Start

Use the hn digest skill to generate a summary of the latest high-value Hacker News stories related to machine learning.

Frequently Asked Questions about HN Digest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Hacker News story summarization for daily tech trend updates?▼

Automate Hacker News story summarization by fetching top stories via APIs and filtering them by engagement to generate concise reports. This streamlines manual browsing into quick updates for monitoring emerging tech trends.

How does content aggregation for Hacker News fetch discussion insights?▼

Content aggregation for Hacker News fetches linked content and relevant discussion insights using APIs. It retrieves the latest top stories, enriches context, and summarizes information for efficient consumption.

Do I need curl and jq to fetch and filter Hacker News stories?▼

Yes, you need curl and jq to fetch and filter Hacker News stories, along with WebFetch to retrieve linked content. These dependencies enable the collection and filtering of story data before summarization.

What's the best way to filter Hacker News stories by relevance for a machine learning digest?▼

The best way to filter Hacker News stories for a machine learning digest is retrieving top stories and applying relevance or engagement filters. This ensures your summarized report focuses strictly on high-value tech topics.

Can I use WebFetch to enrich Hacker News story summaries with linked content?▼

Yes, you can use WebFetch to enrich Hacker News story summaries with linked content. It fetches external links attached to stories to provide better context and quick insights for your digest.

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