Get item
ReadRead one story, comment, poll or job with its comment tree.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- None; public data
Data & Docs · CONNECTIONHacker News + NodeHub
Search Hacker News stories, comments, Ask HN and Show HN, and read an item with its comments or a user. Public data; no key needed.
Explore 4 workflow actions for Hacker News, including account permissions and operation limits.
4 read actions0 write actions
WORKFLOW ACTIONS
What you can configure.
Choose an action in the workflow builder, connect an account, and map its inputs. These actions are available in the catalog; your account access and a successful test determine whether they work for your setup.
Get user
ReadRead a user's karma, creation time, about text and submissions.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- None; public data
Operation limits
- Only users with public activity exist in the API.
Search items
ReadSearch stories, comments, polls, Ask HN and Show HN by relevance, then points and comments.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- None; public data
Pagination: page. Check the result for additional pages; a single action may not return every record.
Search items by date
ReadSearch items newest first, such as the latest stories or comments since a time.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- None; public data
Pagination: page. Check the result for additional pages; a single action may not return every record.
SETUP
Start with a controlled test.
01Connect the intended account
Use the account and permissions required for your process. Review the connection check before configuring a workflow action.
02Review inputs and access
Select a listed operation and map its required inputs. Use test records and add a human approval before writes that need review.
03Confirm the result
Inspect step outputs and confirm the result in Hacker News. A saved workflow is not a completed provider action.
EXPLORE YOUR STACK
