Hen

Hen lets you scroll through Hacker News .

Hen emerged as a project to reimagine the way you consume Hacker News. By combining a fluid, React Native design with seamless light and dark modes, the goal was to simplify and enhance the experience of scrolling through posts and discussions with just a flick of the finger.

Core Features

• Fluid Scrolling: Users can explore the Hacker News frontpage with effortless scrolling, designed to feel natural and intuitive.
• AI-Powered Summaries: Leveraging Google Gemini, the app provides concise summaries for articles and discussions, so users can quickly grasp the essence without diving into every thread. Top comments remain visible, ensuring important opinions aren’t missed.
• React Native Design: The interface was built with React Native to deliver a smooth, native-like experience that adapts to various device display settings.

Under the Hood

Built as an exercise in React and React Native, Hen demonstrates the power of modern frontend frameworks combined with AI enhancements. Although it isn’t available in app stores, the project serves as a proof of concept where technical innovation meets usability.