hacker-news-strategy
Hacker News Strategy
Hacker News is the most influential developer community — and the easiest to get wrong. This skill covers what actually works, what gets you flagged, and how to build authentic presence.
Before You Start
- Read
.agents/developer-audience-context.mdif it exists - Check if the product/content is genuinely interesting to HN's audience (hackers, founders, deep tech enthusiasts)
- Be honest: HN users can smell marketing from miles away
Understanding HN's Culture
Who's Actually on Hacker News
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