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Life & fun · March 30, 2022

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I grouped HN by topics, so you don‘t have to

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This tool organizes Hacker News stories by topic, making it easier to browse content by category rather than scrolling through a chronological feed. It's designed for readers who want to quickly find discussions relevant to their interests among HN's daily submissions. The service automatically groups posts into subject areas, helping users navigate the site's content more efficiently.

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