My first chrome extension based on an HN thread.

In plain words

This Chrome extension emerged from a Hacker News discussion and was released in 2011. It's designed for users who want to streamline their browsing experience through a simple tool that reduces friction when performing common tasks. The extension is part of the Life & Fun category, suggesting it focuses on practical utility rather than serious productivity. It's hosted on a personal blog, indicating a grassroots, independent project built by an individual developer.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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  Chrome Extension for the one thing I miss on HN2013 · chrome.google.com · ▲59
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  Updated Hacker News Chrome Extension2013 · blog.tommoor.com · ▲59
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  HackerNew for Chrome2012 · chrome.google.com · ▲150

  I've been working on and off on a Chrome Extension for Hacker News, the extension focusses on improved usability rather than design. I can almost guarantee that after a day you won't want to go back to regular Hacker News. Give it a try, features include: - Improved readability - Quick inline replies from comments page - Quick profiles with social network info when hovering over usernames - Filtering of stories based on terms and phrases / domain or user - Endless scrolling - Collapsible comment threads - Social sharing for Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Buffer Forks, improvements and comments…

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  Hacker News user experience enhancement browser extension2023 · carina.app · ▲153

  Hello everyone! This is a browser extension that attempts to enhance Hacker News user experience, while your data is kept secure, and private (never leaves the browser). Browsers have evolved significantly since doing a v1 back in 2010, which was one of the contributing factors, for attempting a complete re-take few months ago. Personally, I was surprised how useful it turned out to be when browsing around HN. On the linked page you can find install link(s) from web-browser stores, and demo video/screenshots of the features[1] What do you think ? [1] including, browsing content with…

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  Browser Extension to Refine the HN Experience2019 · github.com · ▲259

  ✨ Hacker News, but refined — Interface tweaks and features to make the HN experience better - plibither8/refined-hacker-news

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  My New HN Browser Extension2019 · chrome.google.com · ▲19

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  SimCity, but with Permits▲882

  A free city-building game in your browser. You are the mayor. You know what the city needs. Now get it past the zoning board, the neighbors, the appeals court and the next election.

  Life & fun · 22h ago · permit.petercai.com

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  I've been paying for a rural Tanzanian's education for 10 years▲778

  Life & fun · 13d ago · tanzaniaeducationproject.org

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  Bigwords.page – Turn any screen into a sign. The URL is the app▲728

  Turn a phone, tablet or TV into a sign. Type a message and it fills the screen: welcome signs, timers, Wi-Fi passwords and more. No app, no account, free.

  Life & fun · 14d ago · bigwords.page

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  Guitoro, a virtual guitar you strum with your keyboard▲573

  Play a free virtual guitar online with your keyboard or by touch. Slow songs down and see every chord, string and strum. Acoustic, classic, electric and bass.

  Life & fun · 8d ago · guitoro.com

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  See *almost* any carriers phone settings▲432

  Carrier settings from iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy firmware, decoded and compared: APNs, VoLTE, 5G and Wi-Fi Calling per carrier, and what each build changed.

  Life & fun · 12d ago · carrierexplode.com

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  The whole Solar System and every tracked satellite, live in the browser▲407

  Life & fun · 22d ago · space.bl2.net

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  Codecademy.com, the easiest way to learn to code▲787

  I've been a longtime member @ HN, but I haven't been a developer. In fact, my only HN submission has been one asking how to learn to code (http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=820741). My cofounder and I decided to solve the problem by making a simple, interactive way to get started with Codecademy. We'd love your feedback. If you're interested in helping us to get more courses up (on any topic!), please send us an email at [email protected].

  Dev tools · 2011 · codecademy.com

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  Like Button for Hacker News▲568

  Life & fun · 2011 · hnlike.com

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  We made a spam-free lyric search engine▲291

  Life & fun · 2011 · songrabbit.com

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  a free multi-user whiteboard with unlimited, zoomable surface▲215

  Sketchub is a place to share your projects and to find projects made by other people. Apps, 3D models, hardware builds and more. Everything on Sketchub is open.

  Life & fun · 2011 · sketchub.com

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  My weekend project - preview TV sizes on your wall▲179

  Work · 2011 · tvsizematters.com

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  I shipped my first product▲163

  I shipped my first product Today, the first version of TrackMe is available from the App Store. This is my first product as an indie developer, and even though it’s very simple, I’m proud to have gone...

  Dev tools · 2011 · chriseidhof.tumblr.com