Monitor Hacker News for tech conversations
HN is where tech leaders, developers, and startup founders discuss tools and products. CatchIntent ensures you never miss relevant conversations.
Hacker News moves fast with high-value discussions
HN's tech-savvy audience makes it invaluable for tech products, but threads move quickly and manual monitoring misses most.
High-velocity conversations
HN front page threads can get hundreds of comments in hours. Miss the window and engagement opportunity is gone.
Nested comment threads
Valuable discussions often happen deep in comment threads. Finding them manually is time-consuming.
Ask HN opportunities
'Ask HN' posts often seek product recommendations. Perfect lead opportunities if you catch them.
Show HN exposure
When competitors launch on HN, the discussion shapes perception. You should be aware and potentially engaged.
Influential audience
HN readers include VCs, CTOs, and tech decision-makers. Mentions here have outsized impact.
AI-powered Hacker News monitoring
CatchIntent monitors all HN activity with AI that identifies the conversations that matter for your business.
Full HN coverage
Monitor all posts and comments on Hacker News. No threads slip through.
Ask HN tracking
Specifically track 'Ask HN' posts relevant to your product category. High-intent recommendation requests.
Show HN monitoring
Know when competitors launch on HN. Monitor reactions and engagement.
Deep comment analysis
AI scans comment threads for relevant mentions, not just top-level posts.
Tech discussion tracking
Follow discussions about technologies, tools, and trends relevant to your market.
How it works
Get started in minutes, not days
Define your HN interests
Add keywords for your product, competitors, technologies, and problems you solve.
AI monitors HN
CatchIntent continuously monitors Hacker News posts and comments for relevant discussions.
Receive HN signals
Get alerts for relevant threads: mentions, recommendations requests, competitor discussions.
Engage with tech leaders
Participate in HN discussions where you can add value. Build credibility with the tech community.
Why teams choose CatchIntent
Reach decision-makers
HN's audience includes CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and tech-focused founders. High-value reach.
Real-time HN alerts
Know about relevant threads while they're active. HN moves fast; timing matters.
Competitive launch awareness
Know immediately when competitors launch or are discussed on HN.
Tech trend monitoring
HN often surfaces tech trends early. Stay ahead of what's coming in your space.
Community credibility
Thoughtful HN engagement builds credibility with a highly influential audience.
Deep comment coverage
Many valuable mentions are in comments, not posts. Full thread monitoring captures everything.
Simple pricing,
no surprises
Pay for high-quality signals, not keyword noise. All plans include monitoring across all supported platforms.
Free Trial
$07-day free trial included with every plan. Try CatchIntent risk-free.
Basic
For solo founders testing the waters.
Pro
PopularFor teams ready to scale outreach.
Enterprise
For teams who need the best signals & full control.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do you surface HN discussions?
Near real-time. HN threads are detected within minutes, fast enough to engage while discussions are active.
Do you monitor all of HN or just the front page?
All of HN. Many relevant discussions never reach the front page but are still valuable. We monitor new posts and all comments.
How should I engage on HN?
HN values substance over promotion. Share genuine expertise. Don't pitch. Add value to the discussion first.
Is HN relevant for non-tech products?
HN skews tech/startup, but discussions cover many topics. Best for tech products, developer tools, B2B SaaS, and startup-relevant services.
Can I track 'Ask HN' posts specifically?
Yes! Set up keywords for your category and CatchIntent will specifically flag relevant Ask HN threads, which often seek product recommendations.
How do I handle criticism on HN?
HN users are direct. Address criticism professionally, acknowledge valid points, and explain what you're doing. Defensiveness backfires.
Have more questions? Browse all FAQs or book a demo to talk to our team.