The author has developed a browser extension to personalize Hacker News stories by comparing new submissions with user preferences and providing similar story recommendations based on historical data.
Browser Extension (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
2024-11-02
- Chrome Extension
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The personalization feature effectively curates content based on user interests, improving engagement with relevant stories.
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The 'similar' button offers a valuable tool for users to explore stories related to their likes, fostering deeper content consumption.
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By integrating as a browser extension, it provides convenience and a seamless experience while browsing Hacker News.
Improvement 1
The extension could benefit from a more intuitive onboarding process to help new users understand how to use all features effectively.
Improvement 2
Adding more customization options for users, such as adjusting the weight of liked stories versus newer submissions in the algorithm, could enhance user satisfaction.
Improvement 3
Performance optimization is necessary to ensure smooth loading times, especially with a large dataset of historical stories.
Product Functionality
Enhancing the algorithm for better accuracy in story recommendations based on user engagement metrics.
UI & UX
Improve user interface aesthetics, ensuring clarity and ease of navigation within the extension.
SEO or Marketing
Utilize social media platforms and online tech communities to raise awareness about the extension and demonstrate its benefits through engaging content.
MultiLanguage Support
Consider adding support for multiple languages to cater to a broader audience and improve accessibility.
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How does Hacker News Explorer personalize my homepage?
It analyzes your likes and compares them against the 500 newest and top Hacker News stories to present a homepage featuring stories tailored to your interests.
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What is the 'similar' button and how does it work?
The 'similar' button shows you stories that are closest to the ones you engage with, based on embeddings created from 500k historical stories with at least 20 points.
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Is there any cost associated with using Hacker News Explorer?
Hacker News Explorer is available for free as a browser extension.