How do I block keywords?

Go to the settings and add any keyword or phrase to your blocklist. Any Hacker News post with that keyword in the title will be hidden from your feed.

How do I bookmark a post?

Simply click the bookmark icon next to any post title. You can find all your saved posts in the "Bookmarks" section.

Can I switch between different story feeds?

Yes! You can easily toggle between the "Top", "New", and "Best" Hacker News stories right from the main view.

Absolutely. HN Reader is designed for privacy. Your blocklist and bookmarks are stored only in your browser. No data is collected, tracked, or sent anywhere. Feel free to inspect the code on GitHub .

Where can I get HN Reader?

You can download it from the Chrome Web Store .

Is this project open-source?

Yes! You can view, inspect, and contribute to the code on GitHub .

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Your Hacker News, Your Way

Tired of seeing the same topics on Hacker News? HN Reader lets you hide posts with specific keywords and save interesting articles for later, creating a feed that's tailored to you.

Block Keywords

Hide posts about topics you're tired of seeing to reduce noise.

Bookmark Posts

Save interesting articles and links with a single click to read later.

Switch Feeds

Easily switch between Top, New, and Best stories to see what's trending.

Why Choose HN Reader?

Block Keywords

Bookmark Posts

Switch Feeds (Top, New, Best)

100% Local & Private

Open-Source

Clean, Minimalist UI

100% Private

HN Reader works entirely in your browser. Your keyword blocklist and bookmarks never leave your device. No analytics, no tracking, period.

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Your Hacker News, Your Way

Block Keywords

Bookmark Posts

Switch Feeds

Why Choose HN Reader?

Block Keywords

Bookmark Posts

Switch Feeds (Top, New, Best)

100% Local & Private

Open-Source

Clean, Minimalist UI

100% Private

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