Hacker News Scraper
Search Hacker News stories and comments using the free Algolia API.
npx goose-skills installDescription
Search Hacker News stories and comments using the free Algolia API. No Apify token needed. Use when you need to find HN discussions, track mentions, discover Show HN launches, or monitor tech community sentiment.
What this skill does
- 1Search Hacker News stories, comments, Ask HN, or Show HN posts by keyword and time window using the free Algolia API.
- 2Filter results client-side by additional keywords and sort by points for the most relevant discussions.
- 3Return normalized JSON or a human-readable summary with title, author, point count, comment count, and direct HN link.
- 4Run at zero cost with no API key or rate limits for reasonable usage.
When to use
- You want to find HN discussions where people mention a pain your product solves for community-led outreach.
- You are tracking Show HN launches in your category to monitor what competitors or adjacent tools are shipping.
- You need sentiment or community reactions to a specific technology, tool, or trend from the HN developer audience.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hacker News Scraper?
Hacker News Scraper is a Claude Code skill for sourcing by GooseWorks AI. Search Hacker News stories and comments using the free Algolia API.
When should I use Hacker News Scraper?
You want to find HN discussions where people mention a pain your product solves for community-led outreach. You are tracking Show HN launches in your category to monitor what competitors or adjacent tools are shipping.
How do I install Hacker News Scraper?
Run the install command (npx goose-skills install). Once the skill is in place, Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches what it does.
Is Hacker News Scraper free to use?
The author distributes it as MIT, but the repository has no LICENSE file. The source is public on GitHub (gooseworks-ai/goose-skills).