Export HN Favorites to a CSV File

In plain words

Export HN Favorites to a CSV File is a JavaScript snippet that extracts a user's Hacker News favorites and saves them as a CSV file. It runs directly in the browser, scraping HTML and navigating through pages automatically. The tool is designed for Hacker News users who want to back up or analyze their saved stories. Setup instructions and source code are available online.

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