Hacker Menu

Hacker Menu is a super useful app for macOS that keeps you in the loop with the latest stories from Hacker News. No more constantly checking if there’s new content—you’ll get all the top updates without the hassle!

Stay Updated with Hacker Menu

This app shows you important details about each story like the article’s title, where it came from, who posted it, how many votes it got, and even comments. Just a heads up though: if you want to read the full articles or leave comments, you'll need to click through to your browser.

User-Friendly Interface

Once you install Hacker Menu, it's super easy to access from your menu bar. The app is organized into three tabs—Top, Show, and Ask—so browsing through Hacker News is a breeze!

Keep Track of Your Stories

You’ll see the top 20 stories from each section. A little downside? You can’t change that number right now. Each story shows its title, source site, age of the post, who posted it, plus how many votes and comments it has.

Highlighting Unread Stories

The app helps you keep track by highlighting unread stories. This way, you know what links you’ve already checked out. Plus, there's an easy way to dive into the comments section directly to vote or share your thoughts!

Notifications for New Content

If there’s any fresh content in one of the categories, you'll notice that Hacker Menu's icon changes in your menu bar. It’s a neat feature that keeps you informed!

Resize and Customize Your View

You can resize the app window based on how many items you'd like to view at once. Just keep in mind that when you switch windows, this app will hide itself automatically—it doesn’t have an option to stay on top all the time.

A Few Suggestions for Improvement

It would be awesome if there were more color options available—especially a dark mode that matches with macOS’s dark menu bar and Dock color scheme.

In summary, Hacker Menu is a handy tool for anyone who loves keeping up with Hacker News without cluttering their desktop. It's all about making sure you're updated while staying focused on what matters!