hackernews-frontpage
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- Author updated Jun 14, 2026, 06:40 PM
- Author repo gstack
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- Other
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- 92 / 100 · audit passed
- Author / version / license
- @garrytan · v1.0.0 · no license declared
- Token usage
- Lean
- Setup complexity
- Guided setup
- External API key
- Not required
- Operating systems
- Unspecified (assume cross-platform)
- Runtime requirements
- No special requirements
- Permissions
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- Read-only
- Shell exec
- Write / modify
- Network behavior
- Local-only
- Install commands
- 26 variants
Profile is derived at build time from SKILL.md and install vectors. Subject to drift from author intent.
Heads up: 未限定 allowed-tools,默认拥有全部工具权限。
---
name: hackernews-frontpage
description: Scrape the Hacker News front page (titles, points, comment counts). Scrapes the Hacker News (new…
category: other
runtime: no special runtime
---
# hackernews-frontpage output preview
## PART A: Task fit
- Use case: Scrape the Hacker News front page (titles, points, comment counts). Scrapes the Hacker News (news.ycombinator.com) front page and returns the top 30 stories as JSON. Each story has its rank, title, link URL, point count, runs entirely locally. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Cline and 23 more..
- Inputs: target material, constraints, expected output, and acceptance criteria.
- Evidence boundary: follow “Usage / How it works / Why this is the reference skill” and do not present inference as author intent.
## PART B: Execution result
- **01** The card summarizes the use case; runtime output centers on “Scrape the Hacker News front page (titles, points, comment counts). Scrapes the Hacker News (news.ycombinator.com) front page and returns the top 30 stories as JSON. Each story has its rank, title, link URL, point count, runs entirely locally. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Cline and 23 more.”.
- **02** When the source has headings, the agent prioritizes “Usage / How it works / Why this is the reference skill” so the result follows the author’s structure.
- **03** Typical output includes task judgment, concrete steps, required commands or file edits, validation, and follow-up options.
- **04** Risk context follows the fingerprint: read files, run shell commands, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
## Running Rules
- read files, run shell commands, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
- Validate with a small sample before expanding scope.
- Return the result, validation criteria, and next iteration options. The source does not require a stable slash command. After installation, invoke the skill by name and describe the task.
Name target files or source material, expected output, forbidden changes, and whether network or shell access is allowed. Permission fingerprint: read files, run shell commands, write/modify files.
Start with a small task and check whether the result follows “Usage / How it works / Why this is the reference skill”. Inspect diffs, logs, previews, or tests before expanding scope.
Confirm the final output includes a concrete result, evidence, and next action. If it stays generic, tighten inputs, boundaries, and acceptance criteria.
---
name: hackernews-frontpage
description: Scrape the Hacker News front page (titles, points, comment counts). Scrapes the Hacker News (new…
category: other
source: garrytan/gstack
---
# hackernews-frontpage
## When to use
- Scrape the Hacker News front page (titles, points, comment counts). Scrapes the Hacker News (news.ycombinator.com) fro…
- Use it when the task has clear inputs, repeatable steps, and validation criteria.
## What to provide
- Target material, scope, expected result, and forbidden changes.
- Whether network, commands, file writes, or external services are allowed.
## Execution rules
- Organize steps around “Usage / How it works / Why this is the reference skill” and keep inference separate from source facts.
- read files, run shell commands, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
- Validate with a small sample before expanding the task.
## Output requirements
- Return the deliverable, key evidence, validation method, and next action.
- Mark missing information as unknown; do not invent commands, platforms, or dependencies. The author source anchors workflow facts; repository files anchor sources and commands; Fluxly only adds fit, limitations, and quality judgment.
skill "hackernews-frontpage" {
input -> user goal + target files + boundaries + acceptance criteria
context -> Usage / How it works / Why this is the reference skill
rules -> SKILL.md triggers / order / output contract
runtime -> no special runtime | read files, run shell commands, write/modify files | mostly runs locally
guardrails -> usually needs no extra API key + small-sample validation + diff/log review
output -> copyable result + checklist + next iteration
} Hacker News front-page scraper
Scrapes the Hacker News (news.ycombinator.com) front page and returns the
top 30 stories as JSON. Each story has its rank, title, link URL, point count,
and comment count.
Usage
$ $B skill run hackernews-frontpage
{
"stories": [
{ "rank": 1, "title": "...", "url": "...", "points": 412, "comments": 87 },
...
],
"count": 30
}
How it works
- Navigates to
https://news.ycombinator.comvia the daemon. - Reads the page HTML.
- Parses each story row (HN's stable
tr.athingstructure) into a typedStoryrecord. - Emits a single JSON document on stdout.
Why this is the reference skill
hackernews-frontpage is the smallest interesting browser-skill: no auth,
stable HTML, deterministic output, file-fixture-friendly. Every Phase 1
component (SDK, scoped tokens, three-tier lookup, spawn lifecycle) is
exercised by $B skill run hackernews-frontpage and the bundled
script.test.ts.
When the HN HTML rotates and our selectors break, the test fails against the captured fixture before users notice. That's the point.
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Design Intent
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Boundaries And Review