Hacker News - Reader

Minimal and simple feed UI for hackernews

Apr 2026

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A clean, distraction-free viewer for Hacker News focused on readability, speed, and keyboard-first navigation. This is a read-only experience - no login, no submissions, no noise. Just better consumption.

Features

  • Ample Spacing : Clean, uncluttered layout designed for long reading sessions.
  • Dark Mode : Carefully tuned for comfort - not just inverted colors.
  • Collapsible Comments : Collapse entire threads to reduce noise and focus on what matters.
  • Keyboard Navigation : Navigate like a pro - fast, efficient, and distraction-free.

Why this exists

The original Hacker News is powerful, but this project explores how far we can improve the experience without changing the core product ideologies.

Future Ideas

  • Focus mode for discussions
  • Inline link previews
  • Highlight new comments
  • Density toggle (compact vs comfortable)