Official Hacker News read API (Firebase) for stories, comments, users and live item lists.

API

What your agent can do

  • Read Hacker News stories, comments, polls, users and top/new/best story ID lists.

    Via API.

Tasks depend on the interface and permissions.

Connection methods

Choose a route that fits your agent.

API connection
API path
https://hacker-news.firebaseio.com/v0/item/8863.json?print=pretty

Documentation & experience

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