HN Unread Comments v1.1 released (chrome extension)

In plain words

HN Unread Comments is a Chrome extension that tracks unread comments on Hacker News. It helps users keep up with new replies to threads they're following by highlighting or marking comments they haven't yet seen. The tool is designed for Hacker News readers who want to manage discussions more efficiently without missing responses to their posts or threads of interest.

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