Plan a Show HN launch with drafts, titles and a checklist
The thig Hacker News Agent helps technical founders prepare a Show HN launch, Ask HN post or story. It writes several plain title options under 80 characters, flags hype words, drafts a plain-text post and the maker's first comment, adds a posting checklist and suggests a time to post. You submit it yourself.
- Several title options, each under 80 characters
- Hype words flagged before HN readers flag them
- A maker's first comment ready to post
Show HN: Invoice reminders that send before the due date
First comment: I built this after spending too many Mondays chasing payments for my own agency.
It sends one reminder before the due date and one after, with a single payment link. No account needed to pay.
I'd like feedback on the default timing. Is three days before too early?
Illustrative output for a fictional company. Your drafts are built from your own strategy documents.
How does the Hacker News Agent work?
Every agent starts from your strategy documents, drafts work into your approval feed and waits for you.
Choose the post type
Pick Show HN, Launch, Ask HN or Story and add the URL if there is something to try.
Get title options
The agent writes several plain, specific titles under 80 characters and flags words like best, revolutionary or 10x.
Draft the body and first comment
It writes a plain-text body and a maker's first comment that explains what you built, why and what feedback you want.
Run the checklist
Tick through the posting checklist, check the suggested timing and submit from your own account.
What does it produce?
- Show HN, Launch, Ask HN and Story drafts
- Several title variants under 80 characters
- Hype word warnings
- Plain-text post body
- Maker's first comment
- Posting checklist and timing note
What does it read before it writes?
Context is what separates a useful draft from a generic one. These are the inputs this agent uses.
What you built and how to try it, written plainly.
Used lightly: HN posts stay plain and technical.
Helps explain how your approach differs without attacking anyone.
Optional angle, URL and anything you want readers to test.
Who stays in control?
You do. These guardrails are on by default.
- thig never submits to Hacker News. You post from your own account.
- Hype and superlative words are flagged in titles.
- Bodies are plain text, matching how HN displays posts.
- The checklist reminds you not to ask for upvotes.
Doing it by hand vs with the Hacker News Agent
| Task | By hand | With the Hacker News Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Writing the title | One attempt, easy to over-sell | Several plain options with hype checks |
| Explaining the project | Written at midnight before launch | Plain-text body drafted from your docs |
| First comment | Often forgotten | Drafted and ready |
| Launch prep | Scattered tips | One checklist and a timing note |
Who uses the Hacker News Agent?
Reach engineers on HN, Reddit, GitHub and search
→StartupsA full marketing plan before your first hire
→B2B SaaSPipeline from search, AI answers and communities
→Tech CompaniesThought leadership and search for complex products
→Agents that work well alongside it
Hacker News agent questions
Can't find yours? Email hello@thig.ai and a person on the team will reply.
How do I launch on Hacker News?
Post a Show HN with a plain title that says what the thing does, make it easy to try without signing up, and add a first comment explaining why you built it. Stay around to answer questions. The agent drafts each part and gives you a checklist.
What makes a good Show HN title?
Short, specific and free of marketing words. Say what it is and what it does, ideally under 80 characters. The agent writes several options and flags words like best or revolutionary.
When is the best time to post on Hacker News?
Weekday mornings in US time zones are a common choice because more readers are active. The agent adds a timing note, but a clear post matters more than the hour.
Does thig post to Hacker News for me?
No. Hacker News expects people to post as themselves, so you submit the draft from your own account.
Can I ask for upvotes on my Show HN?
No. Asking for upvotes breaks Hacker News guidelines and can get a post penalized. The checklist reminds you to share the link without asking for votes.
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