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Life & fun · September 21, 2012

Reply to Hacker News comments inline, without leaving the page

Reply to Hacker News comments inline, without leaving the page launched on September 21, 2012 with 24 votes, #77 of 455 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 14 years on.

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In plain words

This Chrome extension allows users to reply directly to comments on Hacker News without navigating away from the page. Rather than opening separate windows or tabs for responses, users can compose and submit replies inline within the comment thread itself. The tool streamlines the commenting workflow for Hacker News readers and participants who want a more efficient way to engage in discussions.

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