Question 1

How to install Hacker Menu on Windows?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Menu only has a macOS build available now; Windows and Linux builds are planned but not yet released. Check the GitHub releases page for updates or contribute to speed up development, as mentioned in the README.

Question 2

Hacker Menu vs Hacker News website – which is better?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Menu is ideal for quick, menu-bar access to top stories with minimal distraction, while the Hacker News website offers full interactivity like commenting and voting. Choose based on whether you prioritize convenience or comprehensive features.

Question 3

Can I customize notifications in Hacker Menu?

Accepted Answer

The app focuses on simplicity and doesn't mention customizable notifications in the README. For advanced notification settings, you might need to modify the source code or explore alternatives with more features.

Question 4

How to build Hacker Menu from source?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository, run 'npm install' to install dependencies, and use 'npm start' to run in development mode. The README provides detailed commands for building and packaging the app for macOS.

Question 5

Does Hacker Menu work offline?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Menu fetches stories in real-time from Hacker News, so it requires an internet connection to update. There's no indication of offline caching or reading capabilities in the current features or README.

Question 6

What are some alternatives to Hacker Menu for Linux?

Accepted Answer

Since Hacker Menu lacks Linux support, consider web-based Hacker News clients, browser extensions, or other desktop apps like 'hnews'. Search GitHub for open-source projects specifically built for Linux platforms.

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