Bookmarklet to Visualize Hacker News Polls

In plain words

This bookmarklet enhances Hacker News poll readability by visualizing poll results in a more accessible format. Created by a developer who struggled to parse poll data on the site, the tool helps users quickly understand polling outcomes. It's designed for Hacker News visitors who want clearer presentation of poll responses. The bookmarklet adds a visual layer to an otherwise text-based interface.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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yet another web developer blog about technical issues i run into. mostly code snippets andfrom blog.eike.se

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