hn-rabbit-hole

Extract resource recommendations from HackerNews threads into a sequenced learning path.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Elijah-J/InfoScraper --skill hn-rabbit-hole
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hn-rabbit-hole
Source: https://github.com/Elijah-J/InfoScraper/tree/main/.agents/skills/hn-rabbit-hole
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Elijah-J/InfoScraper --skill hn-rabbit-hole

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Build a structured, topic-specific learning path by mining HackerNews discussions for community-recommended resources and sequencing them by prerequisites.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extracts resource recommendations from high-signal HN threads and preserves the context from comments
  • Archives 5-8 substantive threads and fetches full comment trees for deep analysis
  • Ranks resources by authority signals and applicability to prerequisites
  • Cross-references findings against local docs to surface relevant materials
  • Outputs a sequenced learning path that can adapt to different knowledge levels and goals

Quick Start

Provide a topic; the system will fetch relevant HN threads, extract recommended resources, and assemble a sequenced learning path.

Frequently Asked Questions about hn-rabbit-hole

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a learning path from HackerNews threads?

To build a learning path from HackerNews threads, provide a topic and the system archives 5-8 substantive threads, fetches full comment trees, and extracts URLs to sequence resources by prerequisites. Resources are ranked by authority signals to form a structured path.

How does resource curation from community-sourced discussions work?

Resource curation from community-sourced discussions works by extracting URLs and resource names from high-signal comments, tagging each with its source thread ID and author, and filtering out low-signal, self-promotional, or dead links based on currency and subtopic coverage.

Can I extract learning resources from HackerNews comments for specific subtopics?

Yes, you can extract learning resources from HackerNews comments for specific subtopics. The system respects subtopic coverage when archiving threads and extracts resource recommendations from top-level and high-signal comments to ensure relevant material is captured.

What is the best way to rank extracted resources by prerequisites?

The best way to rank extracted resources by prerequisites is to evaluate authority signals from the comments and cross-reference findings against local docs. This rates resources to form a sequenced learning path adaptable to different knowledge levels.

How are dead links and self-promotional content handled during thread analysis?

During thread analysis, dead links and self-promotional content are avoided entirely. The system filters low-signal comments and respects currency to ensure only substantive, community-recommended resources are archived and included in the learning path.