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

1. Read .agents/developer-audience-context.md if it exists
2. Check if the product/content is genuinely interesting to HN's audience (hackers, founders, deep tech enthusiasts)
3. Be honest: HN users can smell marketing from miles away

Understanding HN's Culture

Who's Actually on Hacker News