Show HN: I was tired of opening 2 tabs for every HN link, so I made a userscript (github.com)

Article summary

The author created a userscript called HNewhere that adds Hacker News discussions to any article, allowing users to browse comments without leaving the page. The script detects matching Hacker News stories, loads comments into a sidebar, and provides features such as quote-linked article annotations and discussion heat. The script is available for installation and can be used with various userscript managers. The author welcomes bug reports and pull requests to improve the script.

Main themes

• Hacker News discussions
• userscripts
• browser extensions
• convenience features
• development ease
• cross-browser compatibility
• API exclusivity
• maintenance complexity
• browser functionality
• extension development

What commenters say

• Some users appreciate the convenience of having Hacker News discussions available in a sidebar without having to open multiple tabs.
• The script's functionality could be improved by handling duplicate Hacker News submissions and creating a blended comments section.
• Browser extensions could provide similar functionality, but userscripts offer more transparency and ease of development.
• The need for a userscript manager may be a barrier to entry for some users, but it also allows for cross-browser compatibility.
• Some users prefer using browser extensions over userscripts due to the availability of exclusive APIs and features.
• The process of installing and maintaining extensions can be more complicated than using userscripts.
• The script's ability to work across multiple pages and browsers is a significant advantage.
• Building a proper browser extension for this functionality might be worth considering due to the popularity of the userscript.