Show HN: HN Station – A local-first HN desktop client with split-pane reading
HN Station is a local-first desktop client for Hacker News that allows users to read articles and comments side by side. It features AI-powered summaries, a searchable archive, and a privacy-first approach with no external data tracking. The application is designed for efficient navigation and offers various tools for discussion analysis and community engagement.
- ▪HN Station provides a split-pane reading experience for articles and discussions.
- ▪The client includes an AI assistant for summarizing articles and analyzing discussions.
- ▪It features a full-text search capability and maintains user data locally for privacy.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
HN Station A local-first Hacker News desktop client. Read articles and comments side by side, get AI-powered summaries, and keep a searchable archive — all on your machine. 🔗 Try it live → hnstation.dev Why HN Station? Split-pane reading — Article and discussion side by side, like a proper workspace Local AI assistant — Summarize articles, analyze discussions, and chat about stories using Ollama, Gemini, or OpenAI Full-text search — FTS5-powered instant search across titles, summaries, and topics with synonym-aware tag filtering Privacy-first — Built-in ad blocker and cookie stripper.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at GitHub.