Available on iOS, Android & Web
HN Reader

Hacker News,
reimagined.

A beautifully crafted reading experience for Hacker News. Browse, comment, and stay informed — with AI-powered summaries and smart notifications.

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See it in action

A clean, dark interface designed for focused reading.

Everything you need to enjoy HN

Built with care for a smooth, modern reading experience on every device.

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Read & Browse

Browse articles, read in-app, and explore Frontpage, Best, and New lists with multiple view modes.

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Comments & Discussion

Read, post, and reply to comments with collapsible threads. OP and your own comments are highlighted.

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AI Summaries

Get instant AI-powered summaries of articles with key information extracted for quick reading.

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Smart Notifications

Stay informed with editorial, score-based, and comment count notifications on stories you care about.

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HN Account Integration

Log in with your HN credentials (they stay on your device!). Access submitted, upvoted, and saved items.

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Fully Customizable

Swipe gestures, primary colors, dark mode, read-item behavior — make it yours.

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Multiple Layouts

Choose between text-only, text with cover images, or newspaper-style layouts for your feed.

Offline Access

Content is cached for offline reading, so you never miss a story even without connectivity.

What's coming next

Planned features and ideas — in rough priority order.

User-based notifications (e.g. item reached frontpage)
Search
Desktop apps (macOS, Linux, Windows)
Sync saved articles between devices
Summarize comments with AI
Text-to-speech / read aloud
Keyword alerts

🐛 Bug Reports & Feature Requests

Found a bug or have an idea? Open an issue on the public tracker.

GitHub Issues →

💬 Get in Touch

Questions, feedback, or just want to say hi?

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❔ FAQ

What is your motivation for this project?
Fun and learning things. It's a nice side project.

Will you open source it?
I haven't made up my mind yet.