hn-rabbit-hole

Extract resource recommendations from HackerNews threads into a sequenced learning path.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Elijah-J/InfoScraper --skill hn-rabbit-hole
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: hn-rabbit-hole
Source: https://github.com/Elijah-J/InfoScraper/tree/main/.agents/skills/hn-rabbit-hole
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Elijah-J/InfoScraper --skill hn-rabbit-hole

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Build a structured, topic-specific learning path by mining HackerNews discussions for community-recommended resources and sequencing them by prerequisites.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extracts resource recommendations from high-signal HN threads and preserves the context from comments
  • Archives 5-8 substantive threads and fetches full comment trees for deep analysis
  • Ranks resources by authority signals and applicability to prerequisites
  • Cross-references findings against local docs to surface relevant materials
  • Outputs a sequenced learning path that can adapt to different knowledge levels and goals

Quick Start

Provide a topic; the system will fetch relevant HN threads, extract recommended resources, and assemble a sequenced learning path.

Frequently Asked Questions about hn-rabbit-hole

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a learning path from HackerNews threads?▼

To build a learning path from HackerNews threads, provide a topic and the system archives 5-8 substantive threads, fetches full comment trees, and extracts URLs to sequence resources by prerequisites. Resources are ranked by authority signals to form a structured path.

How does resource curation from community-sourced discussions work?▼

Resource curation from community-sourced discussions works by extracting URLs and resource names from high-signal comments, tagging each with its source thread ID and author, and filtering out low-signal, self-promotional, or dead links based on currency and subtopic coverage.

Can I extract learning resources from HackerNews comments for specific subtopics?▼

Yes, you can extract learning resources from HackerNews comments for specific subtopics. The system respects subtopic coverage when archiving threads and extracts resource recommendations from top-level and high-signal comments to ensure relevant material is captured.

What is the best way to rank extracted resources by prerequisites?▼

The best way to rank extracted resources by prerequisites is to evaluate authority signals from the comments and cross-reference findings against local docs. This rates resources to form a sequenced learning path adaptable to different knowledge levels.

How are dead links and self-promotional content handled during thread analysis?▼

During thread analysis, dead links and self-promotional content are avoided entirely. The system filters low-signal comments and respects currency to ensure only substantive, community-recommended resources are archived and included in the learning path.