HN Summariser is a Chrome extension that simplifies how you interact with Hacker News. It summarizes top comments and their replies directly on the page, eliminating the need to copy-paste into separate tools. Enjoy insightful overviews efficiently without losing context.
HN Summariser: Effortlessly Summarize Hacker News Comments
Are you a fan of Hacker News but find it overwhelming to sift through all the comments? HN Summariser is here to enhance your experience by providing concise summaries of the top comments directly on the page!
Why Use HN Summariser?
✔️ Get Quick Insights: Extract the gist of top comments and replies with ease.
✔️ Save Time: Say goodbye to the tedious task of copying comments into a separate tool like GPT for summaries.
✔️ On-page Functionality: Summarize comments without leaving the Hacker News page, making your reading experience seamless.
Key Features
- Utilizes Google Gemini Nano: Leverages advanced local summarization models for quick results.
- User-friendly Interface: Once installed, simply right-click the extension icon to access the summarization side panel.
- Direct Interaction: Click on the Summarize buttons that appear above comments to receive immediate summaries.
How It Works
Follow these simple steps to utilize HN Summariser:
- Ensure you’re running the correct Canary version of Chrome as per the documentation.
- Download the necessary model.
- Clone the repository.
- Load the unpacked extension via
chrome://extensions. - Select the DIST folder and load the extension.
- Navigate to any Hacker News post, open the side panel, and enjoy instant summaries!
Development Highlights
- Inspiration: Developed to streamline the accessibility of information within Hacker News, addressing the disconnect between content and summarization tools.
- Built with Care: Thanks to the Google Chrome summarization API, users can receive real-time summaries without complicated setups.
- Continuous Improvement: Implementing user feedback, future updates aim to enhance model speed, integrate a chat feature for accumulated context, and improve sidebar functionality.
Challenges Overcome
- Fine-tuning the summarization quality and presentation across different sites remains an ongoing challenge.
- Ensuring compatibility across various Chrome versions and improving user experience through refined side panel interactions.
What’s Next?
- Aiming for smarter comment filtering and enhanced navigation of summarized comments.
- Improve the speed and reliability of local models, along with cleaner, more efficient code.
Harness the power of HN Summariser to transform your Hacker News browsing into a more efficient, insightful experience. Join the conversation without the distraction of overwhelming text!