Package Exports
- @opentabs-dev/opentabs-plugin-hackernews
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Hacker News
OpenTabs plugin for Hacker News — gives AI agents access to Hacker News through your authenticated browser session.
Install
opentabs plugin install hackernewsOr install globally via npm:
npm install -g @opentabs-dev/opentabs-plugin-hackernewsSetup
- Open news.ycombinator.com in Chrome and log in
- Open the OpenTabs side panel — the Hacker News plugin should appear as ready
Tools (9)
Items (2)
| Tool | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
get_item |
Get a story, comment, or job by ID | Read |
get_story_comments |
Get comments for a story | Read |
Users (1)
| Tool | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
get_user |
Get a user profile by username | Read |
Stories (6)
| Tool | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
list_top_stories |
Get current front page stories | Read |
list_new_stories |
Get newest stories | Read |
list_best_stories |
Get best stories | Read |
list_ask_stories |
Get Ask HN stories | Read |
list_show_stories |
Get Show HN stories | Read |
list_job_stories |
Get job postings | Read |
How It Works
This plugin runs inside your Hacker News tab through the OpenTabs Chrome extension. It uses your existing browser session — no API tokens or OAuth apps required. All operations happen as you, with your permissions.
License
MIT