HackerNews Summarizer

HackerNews Summarizer
What is HackerNews Summarizer?
HackerNews Summarizer is the perfect Chrome extension for savy Hacker News readers. It generates article summaries using AI, streamlining the reading process and saving you time.

Extension stats

Users: 38 ▲ 5
Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-04-27)
Creation date: 2023-04-11
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
  • https://news.ycombinator.com/*
Size: 9.63K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

The HN Summarizer Chrome extension is the perfect tool for savy Hacker News readers. It provides a summary of each article, generated with AI. This means you won't need to spend time sifting through lengthy articles or feeling overwhelmed by endless information.

The summary button blends in with native HN UI, and appears under the subtext of each article. The extension streamlines the reading process and allows you to quickly scan and digest the most important information without sacrificing precious time.

If you want to stay informed about the latest news and trends on Hacker News without being bogged down by excessive text, give HN Summarizer a try. It's free.

Extension safety

Risk impact

HackerNews Summarizer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

HackerNews Summarizer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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