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Y Combinator's must-read tech & startup news community

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Hacker News (HN) is a social news aggregator and discussion forum run by Y Combinator. It's where developers, founders, and investors share links and discuss technology, startups, science, and occasionally philosophy. Its hallmarks are a minimal ad-free interface, high-signal comments, and an upvote-based ranking system. Reading the top 30 stories each morning is enough to stay current with global tech trends.

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  • All features free
  • Read without account
  • Submit/vote requires account

💡 Tips

  • Scan the top 30 HN stories every morning for a concise global tech briefing — it takes under 5 minutes and surfaces what the smartest people in tech are paying attention to.
  • Use "Ask HN" threads for practical advice on careers, tools, and technical decisions — the community's collective experience is remarkably useful.
  • Search historical HN discussions at hn.algolia.com to find past threads on any technical topic — often more valuable than a plain web search.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an account to read?

No — all links and comments are readable without an account. Upvoting, commenting, and submitting links require a free account.

What is karma?

Karma points accumulate when others upvote your submitted links or comments. Higher karma unlocks features like downvoting and helps establish credibility in the community.

Is there a non-English version?

HN is primarily English. GeekNews (news.hada.io) is a popular Korean equivalent that mirrors HN's format with Korean tech content and discussions.