HNText – Top stories daily cleaned for readability

In plain words

HNText delivers the top stories from Hacker News in a cleaned, readable format sent daily. The service strips away formatting clutter to present stories in plain text, making them easier to read on any device. It's designed for people who want to stay informed about trending tech and startup news without the visual noise of the original website. The service has been running since 2014.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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