Get instant Telegram alerts for new Hacker News frontpage stories

Sends you a Telegram message the moment a new story lands on the Hacker News frontpage, so you never miss one.

How the work actually flows

It repeats. Polls feed again next cycle.

Pattern: Structured Loop (21)

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Build size
Starter

A small build with a couple of connected tools.

Business functions
Messaging & NotificationsResearch & Market Intelligence
Connects
Telegram

The problem it solves

You want to stay on top of what's trending on Hacker News but can't keep refreshing the page all day. By the time you check, the conversation has already moved on.

Who it fits

Founders or developers who want to catch trending tech stories early.

How it works

  1. The system watches the Hacker News frontpage feed
  2. A new story is detected as soon as it appears
  3. A message with the story is sent to your Telegram chat
What you get

Trending stories you catch the moment they hit

You get a Telegram alert the instant a new story hits the Hacker News frontpage.

What you get

A Telegram notification for each new frontpage story.

What you need

A Telegram bot account.

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