Hacker News platinum

Hacker News extension that provides keyboard navigation based on reddit-platinum.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-03-17
By: Felix
Users: 70
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 12 (Last updated: 2014-02-23)
Creation date: 2014-02-23
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 187.39K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

This extension provides a mouseless Hacker News navigation with cross tab navigation (Left arrow closes tab opened with right arrow).

This extension is based on the excellent reddit-plantinum extension by Mournier Florian:

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lgdabokohpkanioglmfikbhclpknccla?hc=search&hcp=main

Press ? to show keyboard shortcuts help.

On links page:

  • Up -> Previous link
  • Down -> Next link
  • Right (or Enter) -> Open link in new tab (Hold Shift to open tab in background)
  • Left -> Open comments in new tab
  • Page Up -> Go up by 5 links
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Hacker News platinum requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Hacker News platinum may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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