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HackerNews Node API

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Overview

Api to get related articles about Node.js in Hacker News

HackerNews Node is a news API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS and does not allow direct browser requests (no CORS).

At a glance

Authentication
API key
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
No
Category
News

Questions

Does the HackerNews Node API need an API key?

Yes. The HackerNews Node API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.

Can I call the HackerNews Node API from the browser?

Not directly. The HackerNews Node API does not send CORS headers, so call it from your server or a proxy instead of browser JavaScript.

Does the HackerNews Node API support HTTPS?

Yes, the HackerNews Node API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the HackerNews Node API?

Other News APIs include New York Times, The Guardian, Chronicling America, Associated Press, Trove.

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Listed from public-apis database (MIT).