HN commands

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
What is HN commands?
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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Stats
Users: 16 ▲ 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: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://news.ycombinator.com/*
  • http://localhost:8080/*
Size: 6.59K
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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.

Safety
Risk impact

HN commands is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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