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summarize-hacker-news

Fetch Hacker News front-page articles, summarize linked webpages, and email a bullet-list digest.

Updated Mar 8, 2026
Search Tags:#summarization#content curation#hacker news#email digest#webpage reading#algolia api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ankitjh4/skill-builder --skill summarize-hacker-news-ankitjh4
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize-hacker-news
Source: https://github.com/ankitjh4/skill-builder/tree/main/summarize-hacker-news
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ankitjh4/skill-builder --skill summarize-hacker-news-ankitjh4

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It saves you time by automatically selecting notable Hacker News front-page articles, reading them, and compiling a concise digest you can consume quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Front-page discovery via Algolia: Fetches Hacker News front-page story metadata using the Algolia API.
  • Top-article curation: Selects the top 5 articles based on perceived interest.
  • Content summarization and emailing: Reads each article’s webpage content, summarizes it, and emails you a bullet-list digest with links, points, and comment counts.
  • Use Case: When you want a quick daily overview of what’s trending, you can generate a short, link-rich summary of the most interesting front-page posts and get it delivered to your inbox.

Quick Start

Use the summarize-hacker-news skill to email you a bullet-list summary of the selected Hacker News front-page articles for today.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize-hacker-news

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a daily Hacker News email digest?▼

To get a daily Hacker News email digest, this Skill fetches front-page story metadata via the Algolia API, reads the linked webpages, and sends a summarized bullet-list directly to your inbox.

Can I automate reading Hacker News front-page articles?▼

Yes, you can automate reading Hacker News front-page articles by using this Skill to select the top 5 posts, extract their webpage content, and compile a concise summary with links, points, and comment counts.

What is the best way to summarize trending Hacker News posts?▼

The best way to summarize trending Hacker News posts is to use an automated curation workflow that applies the Algolia front_page endpoint, reads article content in parallel, and generates a concise text digest.

Does the Hacker News Algolia API support fetching front-page story metadata?▼

Yes, the Hacker News Algolia API supports fetching front-page story metadata, which this Skill uses to discover trending articles before reading and summarizing their linked webpage content for email delivery.

How many top articles are included in the Hacker News summary?▼

The Hacker News summary includes the top 5 articles selected from the front page, providing a link-rich bullet-list digest with points and comment counts emailed with a date/time-based subject.

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