NODUS HN RadarSpot tomorrow's top tech discussions before the crowd finds them

NODUS HN Radar

Transform your Hacker News experience with a powerful browser extension that adds a reading layer and real-time signal detection. Read comfortably with dark mode and custom fonts, track rising posts before they trend, and organize threads with smart pinning and tagging — all without creating an account or sharing your data.

Product Highlights

• Lens Reading Layer: Dark, light, or auto themes with adjustable fonts, reading-width control, and gray-out for visited posts
• Radar Dashboard: Real-time velocity scores showing points and comments per hour to spot rising content before it hits the front page
• Pin & Tag System: Pin any thread and add multi-colored tags that propagate across pages for seamless organization
• Privacy-First Design: Local-only storage, zero tracking, no server infrastructure, and no account required
• Smart Signals: OP active badges, comment war alerts, inline previews, and built-in translation using Chrome's local API

Use Cases

• Daily HN Reader: Eliminate eye strain with customizable themes and fonts while maintaining the classic HN aesthetic
• Trend Spotter: Identify accelerating posts through velocity scores and delta tracking before they become mainstream
• Research & Monitoring: Organize threads by topic with color-coded tags and pin important discussions for later reference
• Noise Reduction: Mute unwanted domains and filter content types with inline SHOW/ASK/LAUNCH badges

Target Audience

Built for developers, tech professionals, and Hacker News power users who spend significant time on the platform daily and value both signal quality and data privacy. Ideal for anyone frustrated with HN's minimal interface but who wants enhancements without sacrificing its essence.