Hacker News Watcher

Keep track of your favorite subjects on Hacker News.
What is Hacker News Watcher?
"Hacker News Watcher" is a Chrome extension that allows you to effortlessly stay updated on Hacker News. Track your favorite subjects, receive notifications for new posts, and pin your favorite stories.

Extension stats

By: Gerardes
Users: 46 ▲ 3
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 0.80.0 (Last updated: 2019-11-11)
Creation date: 2019-11-11
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • https://hacker-news.firebaseio.com/
Size: 423.94K

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Extension summary

With this simple extension you have the possibility to keep an eye on topics that you find intriguing. Without having to check the site constantly by yourself.

Simply put in a few words or user names that you find interesting and the extension will notify you if anything is posted about your interest.

And you can also pin some favorite stories.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Hacker News Watcher requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Hacker News Watcher has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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