Hacker News for macOS – A native SwiftUI client with visual browsing and side-by-side reading

Summary: Hacker News for macOS is a native desktop client built with SwiftUI that enhances browsing Hacker News by offering a visual grid with article thumbnails, split-pane reading with comments, and reader mode. It supports full dark mode, keyboard shortcuts, ad blocking, and account login for syncing bookmarks and hidden items.

What it does

The app displays Hacker News stories in a visual grid with Open Graph thumbnails and filters by feed type, sort order, and date. It provides a split-pane view showing articles alongside comments, a reader mode to remove clutter, adjustable text scaling, and built-in ad blocking. Users can log in to sync bookmarks and hidden items across sessions.

Who it's for

This client targets macOS users who want a more efficient and native way to browse and read Hacker News beyond the website’s text-based interface.

Why it matters

It solves the limitations of the Hacker News website by enabling faster scanning of stories, simultaneous reading of articles and comments, and uninterrupted navigation with keyboard shortcuts and ad blocking.