Hn20 Alert Bot
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Automate your Hacker News tracking to catch high-signal content instantly.
Constantly refreshing the Hacker News front page leads to wasted time and missed opportunities while breaking your engineering workflow.
This Python script automates the monitoring process by filtering stories that have crossed the threshold of 20 points, indicating rising popularity. It pushes these alerts directly to your Discord server, ensuring you receive timely updates without checking the site manually.
What's included:
- Python Script Base -- Provides an easy-to-read and modify codebase for tailored customization.
- Discord Bot Integration -- Delivers alerts directly to your existing team or personal channels.
- Real-Time Filtering -- Instantly detects when stories hit the 20-point trendline.
- Lightweight Architecture -- Ensures minimal resource usage for your server or local machine.
- Setup Documentation -- Includes a clear guide to deploy the bot quickly.
Who this is for:
This tool is designed for DevOps engineers, software developers, and technology enthusiasts who need to stay ahead of industry trends without disrupting their daily coding workflow. It removes the friction of manual checking for professionals who rely on early access to breaking tech news.
Real example:
Previously, a developer had to constantly interrupt their deep work sessions to manually refresh the page and scan for relevant discussions. With Hn20 Alert Bot, they receive a ping in their Discord channel the moment a story demonstrates momentum, allowing them to prioritize their attention without disrupting their focus state.
What you'll achieve:
- Seamless integration of market intelligence into your daily workflow
- Immediate notification of high-interest tech stories as they gain traction
- Reduced manual effort required to stay updated with the developer community
FAQ:
Technical requirements? Python 3.10+ or as specified in README. No coding experience needed to run.
How quickly can I start? Immediately after download -- setup guide included.
Support? Email howipromt@gmail.com -- we respond within 24h.
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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Hn20 Alert Bot (Standard Library Edition)
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What it does: Sends real-time notifications for Hacker News stories reaching 20 points
For: DevOps, Software Engineers, and Tech enthusiasts
Refactoring for 2026 Best Practices:
- Zero Dependencies: Uses only Python Standard Library (urllib, sqlite3, subprocess).
- Robustness: Handles network latency and OS level notification failures gracefully.
- Efficiency: Optimized queries and finite execution for demoes.
Usage:
python hn20_alert_bot.py
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"""
import time
import json
import logging
import sqlite3
import subprocess
import platform
import sys
import os
import urllib.request
import urllib.error
from datetime import datetime
from typing import List, Dict, Optional, Any
from pathlib import Path
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