API Details
API NameHacker News
CategoryDevelopment
AuthenticationNone required
HTTPS SupportYes – secured
CORS PolicyEnabled – browser-safe
DocumentationOpen Docs
Quick Start
Copy this JavaScript snippet to start using the API immediately.
const res = await fetch("https://github.com/HackerNews/API");
const data = await res.json();
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View endpoints, request formats, rate limits, and full response schemas in the official docs.
Open Documentation Browse All APIsAuthentication Guide
No AuthenticationCall this API directly from any frontend or backend – no sign-up required.
Compatibility
Browser (Frontend)Supported
Server (Node / Python)Always works
HTTPS / SSLSecured
Developer Tips
- →No key needed – safe to call from browser or server.
- →Direct browser fetch calls work – no proxy needed.
- →Handle rate limits with retry logic and exponential backoff.
- →Cache responses locally to minimize calls and stay on free tier.