A command-line interface for browsing Hacker News stories with keyboard navigation and real-time updates.
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.
:newspaper: CLI to browse Hacker News
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Uses Vim-style keys (j/k, gg/G) for fast, keyboard-driven browsing, as highlighted in the README's features section, minimizing mouse dependency.
Hitting the 'r' key refreshes the story list instantly, allowing users to get the latest Hacker News content without restarting the tool.
Supports opening stories in browser, viewing comments, and sharing on Twitter directly via keyboard shortcuts (enter, c, t), streamlining interactions.
Allows limiting items with --limit and sorting by latest with --latest, tailoring the browsing experience to user preferences.
Only supports Hacker News, so users cannot browse other news aggregators or sources within the same tool, limiting its utility for broader news consumption.
Requires Node.js and npm for installation (via npm install -g), which adds overhead for users in minimal environments or those avoiding JavaScript toolchains.
Lacks advanced Hacker News features like upvoting, commenting, or user authentication, restricting it to read-only browsing and basic sharing.