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Dev tools · January 12, 2021

Chrome extension to collapse and expand HN parent comments threads

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Chrome extension to collapse and expand HN parent comments threads launched on January 12, 2021 with 44 votes, #889 of 3,157 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

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This Chrome extension lets Hacker News users collapse and expand parent comment threads with a single click. It's designed for anyone who reads HN discussions and wants to manage long comment threads more efficiently. The tool simplifies navigation by allowing users to hide replies without leaving the page, making it easier to focus on specific conversations or get a quick overview of discussion structure.

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