hn-synthesis

Synthesize Hacker News threads into structured knowledge-base cards.

92|5|Updated Feb 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Agents2AgentsAI/ata --skill hn-synthesis
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hn-synthesis
Source: https://github.com/Agents2AgentsAI/ata/tree/main/codex-rs/skills/src/assets/research/hn-synthesis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Agents2AgentsAI/ata --skill hn-synthesis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Hacker News discussions provide practical practitioner signals but extracting and organizing them into structured knowledge cards is manual and time-consuming.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discovery & Synthesis: Find relevant Hacker News threads on a topic and generate structured KB cards from insights.
  • Cross-thread Analysis: Compare threads over time to reveal sentiment evolution and common arguments.
  • KB Integration: Persist synthesized knowledge into the knowledge base for easy retrieval and reference.

Quick Start

Ask HN to search for a topic and generate a KB card from the top practitioner threads.

Frequently Asked Questions about hn-synthesis

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract practitioner signals from Hacker News threads?

To extract practitioner signals from Hacker News threads, this Skill uses a discovery subagent to gather discussions and a synthesis subagent to analyze deployment experiences, generating a structured knowledge-base card for easy retrieval.

What is the best way to organize Hacker News community signals into a knowledge base?

Organizing Hacker News community signals is achieved by synthesizing top threads into KB-friendly cards. The system identifies topics, evaluates cross-thread sentiment evolution, and persists structured insights directly into your knowledge base.

Can I compare Hacker News tool sentiment across different date ranges?

Yes, you can compare Hacker News tool sentiment across date ranges by specifying them in your query. The synthesis subagent analyzes specified threads to reveal sentiment evolution and common arguments within the generated knowledge-base card.

How do I generate a knowledge-base card from real-world deployment experiences?

Generating a knowledge-base card from real-world deployment experiences involves querying Hacker News for a target topic. The Skill discovers relevant threads, synthesizes practitioner signals, and persists consolidated findings into a retrievable KB card.

Does synthesizing top Hacker News threads require any external dependencies?

Synthesizing top Hacker News threads requires no external dependencies. The Skill operates autonomously using an internal multi-agent design that handles thread discovery, cross-thread analysis, and knowledge-base persistence without additional components.