Hacker News API
Hacker News API
Stories, comments, and users from Hacker News via Firebase.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | Y Combinator |
| Category | Other APIs |
| Website | https://github.com/HackerNews/API |
| Authentication | None |
| Pricing Model | free |
| Free Tier | Yes, completely free |
| Rate Limit | 100 req/min (varies by plan) |
Overview
Hacker News API is a other apis provided by Y Combinator. Stories, comments, and users from Hacker News via Firebase. This API is designed to help developers integrate other capabilities into their applications with minimal setup and maximum reliability.
The API supports None authentication, ensuring secure access to all endpoints. With a free pricing model, Y Combinator offers flexible options for projects of any size, from prototypes to enterprise deployments.
Y Combinator maintains comprehensive documentation, SDKs for popular programming languages, and active community support. The API is built on REST principles, returning JSON responses with standard HTTP status codes, making it straightforward to integrate into existing workflows.
Authentication
This API uses None authentication. No authentication required, but rate limits may apply.
Always store your credentials securely using environment variables or a secrets manager. Never commit API keys to version control or expose them in client-side code.
Code Samples
Python
import requests
import os
API_KEY = os.environ.get("API_KEY", "YOUR_API_KEY")
BASE_URL = "https://api.github.com"
headers = {
"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}",
"Content-Type": "application/json"
}
response = requests.get(f"{BASE_URL}/v1/resources", headers=headers)
print(response.status_code)
print(response.json())
JavaScript
const API_KEY = process.env.API_KEY || 'YOUR_API_KEY';
const BASE_URL = 'https://api.github.com';
const response = await fetch(`${BASE_URL}/v1/resources`, {
headers: {
'Authorization': `Bearer ${API_KEY}`,
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
cURL
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
https://api.github.com/v1/resources
Go
package main
import (
"net/http"
"fmt"
"io"
"os"
)
func main() {
apiKey := os.Getenv("API_KEY")
if apiKey == "" {
apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.github.com/v1/resources", nil)
req.Header.Set("Authorization", "Bearer " + apiKey)
req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
resp, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)
defer resp.Body.Close()
body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
fmt.Println(string(body))
}
Pricing
The pricing model is free. Completely free to use, often supported by open-source community or sponsor. Visit the provider’s pricing page at https://github.com/HackerNews/API for current rates and detailed pricing information.
Use Cases
- Integration: Connect Y Combinator services to your application for seamless other functionality.
- Automation: Automate other workflows and reduce manual operations.
- Scaling: Handle growing other demands with Y Combinator’s robust infrastructure.