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Dev tools · October 29, 2020

Lurker – lightweight terminal client for Hacker News

Hacker News terminal client. Contribute to wcarhart/lurker development by creating an account on GitHub.

Lurker – lightweight terminal client for Hacker News launched on October 29, 2020 with 11 votes, #1,085 of 4,018 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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Lurker is a lightweight terminal client that lets developers browse and read Hacker News from the command line. Built for users who prefer working in the terminal, it provides a streamlined way to access Hacker News content without leaving the command prompt. The tool emphasizes simplicity and efficiency for developers who want quick access to tech news and discussions while staying in their terminal environment.

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