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pp-hackernews

Access Hacker News stories, user profiles, and trends from the command line.

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Search Tags:#CLI#data analysis#trend analysis#hacker news#news monitoring#local snapshots
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mvanhorn/printing-press-library --skill pp-hackernews
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pp-hackernews
Source: https://github.com/mvanhorn/printing-press-library/tree/main/cli-skills/pp-hackernews
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mvanhorn/printing-press-library --skill pp-hackernews

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires go, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables users to access and analyze Hacker News data directly from the terminal, providing real-time insights and structured history.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Data Monitoring: Track top stories, new posts, and user activity efficiently.
  • Historical Analysis: Use local snapshots to observe story velocity, controversial posts, and user stats over time.
  • Use Case: An engineer wants to identify trending topics and monitor debate intensity; they can run hackernews-pp-cli pulse rust to see recent interest levels.

Quick Start

Install the CLI using npx -y @mvanhorn/printing-press install hackernews and verify the binary exists; then perform quick queries like hackernews-pp-cli stories top.

Frequently Asked Questions about pp-hackernews

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I monitor Hacker News trending topics from the command line?▼

You can monitor Hacker News trending topics by running terminal commands like `hackernews-pp-cli pulse rust` to see recent interest levels and story velocity for specific keywords.

Can I track Hacker News story history and velocity over time locally?▼

Yes, local snapshots allow you to track Hacker News story history and observe story velocity, controversial posts, and user stats over time for historical trend analysis.

Do I need Go installed to use this Hacker News CLI tool?▼

Yes, Go is a required dependency to build and run this Hacker News CLI tool, which is installed via `npx -y @mvanhorn/printing-press install hackernews`.

What's the best way to search Hacker News stories and user profiles in the terminal?▼

The best way to search Hacker News stories and user profiles in the terminal is using the CLI's full-text search capabilities, which provide structured access to real-time stories and user data.

Does this Hacker News CLI tool support agent integrations for data analysis?▼

Yes, the Hacker News CLI tool supports agent integrations, providing structured insights and local snapshots suitable for automated data monitoring and trend analysis workflows.

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