Source: Hacker News
Monitor new Hacker News stories.
Mention.bot polls new stories from Hacker News and matches them against your alert criteria. You describe the conversations you want to find—including keywords, required terms, and exclusions. When a story matches, you review the context and explanation before deciding whether to respond.
Create an alert01
Select the source
Choose the communities or story stream that fits your question.
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Define the signal
Describe the conversation you want to find. Add boundaries when needed.
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Review the context
Open the original item and decide if it is worth your response.
Common questions
How does Hacker News monitoring work?+
Mention.bot polls new stories from Hacker News, matches them against your alert description, ranks the best candidates, and presents confirmed matches for your review. You see the story, why it matched, and the original discussion.
What parts of Hacker News does Mention.bot monitor?+
Mention.bot monitors new stories on Hacker News. This includes submissions across categories like Show HN, Ask HN, and general news.
Do I need a Hacker News account?+
No. Mention.bot uses a centralized public-source adapter to monitor Hacker News. You do not need to connect an account.
What happens when a story matches my alert?+
You receive a notification with the matched story, an explanation of why it matched your criteria, and a link to the original Hacker News discussion. You review the match and decide whether to respond.
How quickly will I see new matches?+
Mention.bot polls for new stories on a regular schedule. The exact timing depends on the monitoring cycle and matching workflow. Notifications are not instant—review happens before notification.