ActionHacker NewsUpdated May 2026
How do I get the HN front page?
Short answer: Drop the "Hacker News → Get HN Top Stories" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
Sample request
{}
Returns
[37570937,37570938,37570939]
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get HN Top Stories.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Get HN Top Stories.
What does the Get HN Top Stories action do in Hacker News?
Returns the IDs of stories currently ranking on the HN front page. For "alert when story matching keyword X hits front page" or "track my own submissions" workflows.
What inputs does Get HN Top Stories require?
Get HN Top Stories has no required inputs. Sensible defaults are applied if you leave fields blank.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Hacker News returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Get HN Top Stories support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get HN Top Stories inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Hacker News's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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