// SOCIAL
HackerNews
Social news for CS and entrepreneurship
HackerNews is a free public Social API with no authentication required. It supports HTTPS.
// FACTS
- Category
- Social
- Authentication
- none
- HTTPS
- yes
- CORS
- unknown
- Endpoint
- github.com
- Cost
- Free
// FREQUENTLY ASKED
What is HackerNews?
HackerNews is a free public API in the Social category. Social news for CS and entrepreneurship
Does HackerNews require authentication?
No — HackerNews can be used immediately without any API keys or authentication.
Is HackerNews free?
Yes. HackerNews is listed in our directory of free public APIs and is free to use. Check the official site for any rate limits or paid tier limitations.
Does HackerNews support HTTPS?
Yes, HackerNews supports HTTPS encrypted requests.