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// 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.