HN Reader
a little more focused
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What is HN Reader?
HN Reader is a web-based reader for Hacker News top stories that adds user-contributed topic tags (e.g., performance, hardware, linux, ai-ml) to each story, making it easier to browse and filter the front page by topic. It paginates the top ~500 stories and links to each story's comments.
HN Reader pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
HN Reader pros
- Adds topic tags to Hacker News stories for easier filtering and discovery
- Supports browsing by tag (e.g., ?tags=performance, hardware, open-source)
- Covers a large set of stories (499 stories across 17 pages), beyond the default HN front page
- Direct links to original articles and comment threads
HN Reader cons
- Tags appear to be sparsely applied — many stories lack tags
- No visible search, customization, or account features described
- Limited information about how tags are assigned or moderated
Frequently asked questions about HN Reader
What does HN Reader do?
It displays Hacker News top stories with added topic tags, allowing users to filter stories by categories like performance, security, or ai-ml.
Can I browse stories by tag?
Yes, stories are linked to tag-filtered views such as ?tags=linux or ?tags=open-source.
How many stories does it show?
The content shows 499 stories paginated across 17 pages.