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Search Hacker News stories and comments via the Algolia API.

1|Updated Feb 17, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/snqb/my-skills --skill hn-research
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Skill: hn-research
Source: https://github.com/snqb/my-skills/tree/main/hn-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/snqb/my-skills --skill hn-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Researchers and analysts often struggle to quickly identify what topics are gaining attention on Hacker News, extract sentiment signals from stories and comments, and track trends over time.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Algolia-powered queries for stories and comments to surface relevant discussions
  • Trend analysis and sentiment assessment across time windows for topics
  • Comparative topic research to reveal rising ideas and communities

Quick Start

Ask the AI to fetch Hacker News results for a topic and summarize current trends.

Frequently Asked Questions about hn-research

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze Hacker News trends and sentiment for a specific topic?▼

To analyze Hacker News trends and sentiment, this Skill queries the Algolia API for stories and comments, returning structured results like points, comment counts, and timestamps for your specified topic across selected time windows.

What's the best way to search Hacker News discussions by recency or relevance?▼

Searching Hacker News discussions by relevance or recency is handled by querying stories and comments via the Algolia API, with optional filters to show or hide posts and define specific time windows for targeted results.

Can I extract Hacker News story points and comment counts for research reports?▼

Yes, extracting Hacker News story points and comment counts for research reports is supported. The Skill outputs structured data including titles, URLs, authors, points, and timestamps suitable for embedding directly into analytical reports.

Does the Algolia API support filtering Hacker News comments by time windows?▼

Filtering Hacker News comments by time windows is fully supported through the Algolia API. You can apply optional time constraints and show or hide posts to isolate specific discussions for comparative topic research.

How do I identify rising ideas and communities on Hacker News?▼

To identify rising ideas and communities on Hacker News, the Skill performs comparative topic research using Algolia-powered queries to surface relevant discussions and assess sentiment signals across defined time periods.

What limitations exist when fetching Hacker News data via Algolia?▼

Limitations when fetching Hacker News data via Algolia include reliance on the API's available historical data and the need to manually interpret structured outputs like points and timestamps for sentiment assessment, as no built-in visualization is provided.

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