What is Tably HN?
Chrome extension for reading Hacker News in a clean new tab. Browse Top/New/Best/Ask/Jobs, search instantly, save favorites and notes, export to txt, see history, block users and use dark mode
Problem
Users access Hacker News via default browser interfaces with a cluttered interface and no built-in tools for organizing saved posts, taking notes, or exporting content, leading to inefficient information management.
Solution
A Chrome extension that transforms Hacker News into a clean, customizable tab with features like instant search, saving favorites/notes, export to txt, user blocking, and dark mode. Users can manage content efficiently (e.g., save jobs, export research).
Customers
Developers, tech professionals, and startup founders who regularly browse Hacker News for industry updates, job postings, and technical discussions.
Unique Features
Combines Hacker News browsing with note-taking, export functionality, and user blocking in one minimalist interface.
User Comments
Loves the distraction-free reading experience
Dark mode reduces eye strain during late sessions
Exporting saved posts to txt is a game-changer
Blocking noisy users improves content quality
Instant search saves hours weekly
Traction
Featured on Product Hunt with 500+ upvotes and 10k+ Chrome installs. No public revenue/MRR data available.
Market Size
Hacker News has ~3 million monthly active users (SimilarWeb), with 80% being tech workers needing efficient browsing tools.
