hn-digest

Fetch Hacker News front page data and save a dated markdown digest.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chen-junluo/claude-code-hn-digest --skill hn-digest-chen-junluo
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Skill: hn-digest
Source: https://github.com/chen-junluo/claude-code-hn-digest/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chen-junluo/claude-code-hn-digest --skill hn-digest-chen-junluo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Bash, Python, web scraping, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a quick, archived summary of the current Hacker News front page, saving it as a local markdown file for easy access and reference.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fetch Hacker News Data: Automatically fetches the Hacker News front page and extracts story metadata.
  • Generate Summary: Creates a summary of the front page, highlighting the most visible topics.
  • Deep Dive Extraction: Allows users to select specific items for deeper analysis based on six focus types.
  • Markdown Digest: Saves the final summary and analysis as a dated markdown file for easy archiving and sharing.

Quick Start

Use the /hn-digest command to fetch and save a summary of today's Hacker News front page.

Frequently Asked Questions about hn-digest

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize the Hacker News front page and save it as a markdown digest?

To summarize the Hacker News front page into a markdown digest, use the /hn-digest command to fetch story metadata, generate a visibility summary, and archive the results as a dated local markdown file.

What is the best way to extract and analyze visible topics from Hacker News?

Extracting and analyzing visible topics from Hacker News involves fetching front page data and applying a summarization process that highlights the most visible items, enabling deep-dive analysis across six specific focus types.

Do I need Python and Bash to run web scraping for Hacker News summaries?

Yes, Python and Bash are required to run web scraping for Hacker News summaries, as the Skill requires these dependencies along with web scraping capabilities to fetch front page data and execute the summarization scripts.

Can I select specific Hacker News stories for deep dive analysis?

Yes, you can select specific Hacker News stories for deep dive analysis, as the Skill allows users to choose individual items from the generated front page summary and extract deeper insights based on six different focus types.

What is a Hacker News markdown digest used for?

A Hacker News markdown digest is used for archiving and sharing a quick, dated summary of the current front page, extracting visible story metadata and deep-dive analysis into a local markdown file for easy access and future reference.