HN commands

Use Chrome omnibox to run `grep`, `user` and `depth` commands on HN comments. Type 'hn grep' in addressbar to get started.

HN Commands: Use Chrome omnibox to run grep, user, and depth commands on Hacker News comments

HN Commands is a Chrome extension that allows you to conveniently run grep, user, and depth commands on Hacker News comments using the Chrome omnibox. Simply type 'hn grep' in the address bar to get started and refresh HN pages after installation.
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Extension stats

Users: 13
2
Rating: 5.00
(1)
Version: 0.3.0 (Last updated: 2016-07-24)
Creation date: 2016-07-24
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://news.ycombinator.com/*
  • http://localhost:8080/*
Size: 6.59K

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Extension summary

github.com/siadat/chrome-hn

Use Chrome omnibox to run grep, user and depth commands on Hacker News comments.

Type 'hn grep' in addressbar to get started. Refresh HN pages after the installation.

Extension safety

Risk impact

HN commands requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

HN commands has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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