> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.optareach.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Hacker News

> Track trending stories, add thoughtful replies, and follow up with interested founders and developers.

Stay on top of the conversations that matter on Hacker News and engage quickly with AI-assisted replies.

## What you can do

* Save **Tracked discussions** for keywords, domains, or topics you care about.
* Auto-detect new threads and comment with value-first responses.
* Use **GPT for Hacker News** to summarize the discussion and draft concise replies.
* Route replies into **Unibox** so you can keep the conversation moving.

## Accounts

* Connect your HN account and set low daily caps for comments.
* Watch karma/flag signals; slow down if quality or reputation dips.
* Add an account:
  1. Go to **Settings > Accounts**.
  2. Select **Hacker News** and authenticate.
  3. Name it, set daily caps, save.

## Leads

* Import CSVs of usernames and discussion URLs you want to engage.
* Target stories and threads that match your ICP or problem space.

## Tracked searches

* Save keyword/domain/topic searches (e.g., “DevOps”, “LLM evals”, competitor domains) to auto-pull new stories.
* Use separate tracked searches for technical vs. business topics to route to the right sequences.

## Campaigns & sequences

1. Create a **Hacker News campaign** and pick the sending account.
2. Choose lead source (tracked discussion, live search, or CSV).
3. Suggested flow:
   * Post a concise, helpful comment referencing the story or parent.
   * Wait a few hours.
   * If interest appears, reply again or invite a DM/email with a light CTA.
   * Branch: **Replied** → Unibox; **No response** → stop (avoid over-posting).

## GPT for Hacker News

* Ask GPT for a 1–3 sentence, neutral, technical reply; avoid hype or marketing language.
* Include the story title and key comment text in the prompt; cap length to keep it succinct.
* Create two presets: quick take and deeper technical response.

## Monitor and respond

* Track which topics drive replies in Campaign Analytics.
* Reply from **Unibox** to keep context; stay link-light to avoid flags.
* If karma drops or flags rise, pause, tighten quality, and reduce volume.