Workflow

Hacker News
to X, on autopilot

Run a tech news account without writing a tweet. Point a connector at the Hacker News feed, let AI turn each story into a clean tweet, and publish on a schedule.

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How the workflow runs

Story Hits HN
Connector Detects
AI Writes Tweet
Auto-Scheduled

Set it up in 4 steps

1

Pick a Hacker News feed

Use the front page, or a points-filtered feed so only higher-signal stories become tweets.

2

Create a connector in OpenTweet

Point a connector at the HN feed. OpenTweet checks it on your schedule and picks up new stories.

3

Set your AI prompt

Tell AI how to write each tweet. A clear summary, your angle, the link, and hashtags if you want them.

4

Choose your schedule

Post a handful of stories a day, hands-off, or review each tweet first. You decide the volume.

Example generated tweets

HN story: Show HN: I built a local-first note app

On the HN front page: a local-first note app built by a solo developer. Your notes stay on your device and sync without a server. The local-first movement keeps shipping. news.ycombinator.com

HN story: The hidden cost of microservices

Trending on Hacker News: a sharp writeup on the hidden cost of microservices. The take: most teams adopt them too early and pay in complexity. Good read before your next rewrite. news.ycombinator.com

Why people run this

Grow a tech audience without writing tweets daily
Be the account that surfaces the best HN stories first
AI writes cleaner copy than a rushed manual post
Filter to high-score stories so quality stays high
Review-first mode keeps you in control
No X developer account to set up

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Hacker News data come from?

You point an OpenTweet connector at the Hacker News RSS feed. OpenTweet checks it on your schedule and turns new front-page stories into tweets.

Can I filter for high-score stories only?

Use a points-filtered HN feed, for example front-page stories above a score threshold, so only the bigger stories become tweets.

Does AI write the tweet?

Yes. AI reads the title and link and writes a short, readable tweet. You set the tone and whether it adds your own angle or hashtags.

Do I need an X developer account?

No. Connect your X account with a normal login and point the connector at the public HN feed. No developer application needed.

Can I review before posting?

Yes. Run it hands-off, or use review-first mode so each tweet waits in your queue for approval.

Run a tech news account on autopilot

Set it up once. The best stories become tweets every day.

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