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Life & fun · August 12, 2012

Prune Unwanted Stories from HN Front Page

Prune Unwanted Stories from HN Front Page launched on August 12, 2012 with 49 votes, #45 of 411 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 14 years on.

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In plain words

Prune Unwanted Stories from HN Front Page is a browser extension that filters the Hacker News front page. It lets users hide stories they don't want to see, customizing their feed based on personal preferences. The tool is designed for regular Hacker News readers who want a cleaner browsing experience without irrelevant content. It works by allowing users to remove or block specific stories or topics from appearing on their homepage.

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