How to query H
acker News
with AgentQL

Looking for a better way to query Hacker News? Say goodbye to fragile XPath or DOM selectors that easily break with website updates. AI-powered AgentQL ensures consistent data querying across various platforms, from Hacker News to any other website, regardless of UI changes.

Not just for Hacker News

Smart selectors work anywhere

https://thehackernews.com

URL

Input any webpage.

{
  articles[] {
    title
    author
    date
    summary
  }
}

Query

Describe data in natural language.

{
  "articles": [
    {
      "title": "New Vulnerability in Zoom Allows Attackers to Bypass Security",
      "author": "The Hacker News",
      "date": "2024-04-26",
      "summary": "A recently discovered vulnerability in Zoom allows attackers to bypass security measures and gain access to user data."
    },
    {
      "title": "Critical Flaw Found in Widely Used IoT Devices",
      "author": "Jane Doe",
      "date": "2024-04-25",
      "summary": "Researchers have identified a critical flaw in a popular line of IoT devices that could allow attackers to take control."
    },
    {
      "title": "Major Data Breach Exposes Millions of User Records",
      "author": "John Smith",
      "date": "2024-04-24",
      "summary": "A major data breach has exposed millions of user records, including sensitive personal information."
    },
    {
      "title": "New Malware Targeting Financial Institutions",
      "author": "Alice Johnson",
      "date": "2024-04-23",
      "summary": "Cybersecurity experts warn of a new malware variant specifically targeting financial institutions and their customers."
    }
  ]
}

Returns

Receive accurate output in seconds.

How to use AgentQL on Hacker News

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1

Install the SDK

Install code for JS and Python

npm install agentql

pip3 install agentql

2

Test and refine

Use the query debugger

3

Run your script

Install code for both JS and Python

agentql init

python example.py

Get started

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