Hacker News API

Run your first Hacker News API call in python — copy, paste, done.

Free live snapshot — no key, no signup: GET /v1/snapshot?query=openai

python example

import requests
r = requests.get("https://s-hn.pixharvest.com/v1/changes", headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_KEY"})
data = r.json()
print(data)

Next steps

1. Try the free snapshot above — no key needed.
2. Add a key for paid endpoints: get one here.
3. Agents: settle paid calls via x402 USDC on Base — see auth & payment.

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