hn-cli
A command-line interface for browsing Hacker News stories with keyboard navigation and real-time updates.
What is hn-cli?
hn-cli is a command-line interface tool that lets users browse Hacker News stories directly from their terminal. It fetches and displays stories with options to sort, filter, and interact with them using keyboard shortcuts, eliminating the need for a web browser. The tool solves the problem of cluttered browsing by providing a fast, text-focused interface for staying updated with tech news.
Developers, sysadmins, and command-line enthusiasts who regularly read Hacker News and prefer terminal-based workflows for efficiency and minimal context switching.
Developers choose hn-cli for its speed, keyboard-driven design, and seamless integration into terminal environments, offering a more focused and programmable alternative to web-based Hacker News interfaces.
Overview
:newspaper: CLI to browse Hacker News
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly scanning Hacker News headlines without opening a browser
- Reading tech news in a distraction-free terminal environment
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