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ruanyf/hn — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2023-08-26

28JavaScriptAudience · generalComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

tl;dr

A browser-based tool that lets you customize your Hacker News feed by filtering stories by topic or keyword, so you only see what interests you.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Custom HN feed
      Story filtering
      Runs in browser
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
      GitHub Pages
    Use cases
      Filter by topic
      Track keywords
      Reduce noise
    Audience
      Developers
      Founders
      Tech enthusiasts

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what do people make with this?

VIBE 1

Filter the Hacker News feed to only show stories about startups.

VIBE 2

Track specific keywords so relevant posts aren't missed.

VIBE 3

Get a personalized, less noisy view of Hacker News without setting up a server.

what's the stack?

JavaScript

how it stacks up fr

ruanyf/hndb9cd2fgbj-hash/codex-deepseek-bridgedeanwhitex/aiw2.0stack
Stars282828
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2023-08-26
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderatemoderate
Complexity1/53/53/5
Audiencegeneraldevelopervibe coder

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how do i run it?

Difficulty · easy time til it works · 5min

in plain english

This project lets you view Hacker News in a more personalized way. Instead of seeing the same default feed everyone else sees, you can customize which stories matter to you, filtering by topic, keywords, or other preferences so you only see what's relevant to your interests. The tool works by pulling stories from Hacker News and letting you set up filters and preferences through a web interface. Once configured, you see a tailored feed instead of the standard chronological list. It's built in JavaScript, which means it runs directly in your browser, so there's no server setup or account creation required, you just visit the site and start customizing. This would be useful for anyone who reads Hacker News regularly but finds the main feed too noisy. If you're only interested in startups, you can filter out everything else. If you want to track specific keywords or topics, you can do that without missing important posts. Developers, founders, and tech enthusiasts who want to stay informed without drowning in irrelevant stories would find this handy. The README is minimal and doesn't provide extensive details about the exact features or how to set it up, but the live version is available as a GitHub Pages site, so you can try it directly.

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Show me how to use ruanyf/hn to filter Hacker News stories by keyword.
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Help me set up a personalized Hacker News feed using this project so I only see startup-related stories.
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Explain how ruanyf/hn works in the browser without needing a server or account.

Frequently asked questions

what is hn fr?

A browser-based tool that lets you customize your Hacker News feed by filtering stories by topic or keyword, so you only see what interests you.

What language is hn written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript.

Is hn actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2023-08-26).

How hard is hn to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is hn for?

Mainly general.

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