[
{
"id": "hackernews-user-profile-api_1000",
"service": "hackernews-user-profile-api",
"title": "HACKERNEWS USER PROFILE Record #1",
"status": "VERIFIED_ACTIVE",
"result": "Processed query successfully for hackernews-user-profile-api",
"inputReceived": {
"usernames": [
"pg",
"dang",
"sama",
"swyx"
],
"includeRecentSubmissions": true,
"maxSubmissions": 5
},
"data": {
"index": 1,
"relevanceScore": 0.95,
"summary": "High-fidelity structured response for HACKERNEWS USER PROFILE query parameter extraction.",
"attributes": {
"region": "Global",
"category": "HACKERNEWS",
"timestamp": "2026-10-12T07:13:29.092Z"
}
},
"timestamp": "2026-10-12T07:13:29.092Z"
},
{
"id": "hackernews-user-profile-api_1001",
"service": "hackernews-user-profile-api",
"title": "HACKERNEWS USER PROFILE Record #2",
"status": "VERIFIED_ACTIVE",
"result": "Processed query successfully for hackernews-user-profile-api",
"inputReceived": {
"usernames": [
"pg",
"dang",
"sama",
"swyx"
],
"includeRecentSubmissions": true,
"maxSubmissions": 5
},
"data": {
"index": 2,
"relevanceScore": 0.8999999999999999,
"summary": "High-fidelity structured response for HACKERNEWS USER PROFILE query parameter extraction.",
"attributes": {
"region": "Global",
"category": "HACKERNEWS",
"timestamp": "2026-10-12T07:13:29.092Z"
}
},
"timestamp": "2026-10-12T07:13:29.092Z"
},
{
"id": "hackernews-user-profile-api_1002",
"service": "hackernews-user-profile-api",
"title": "HACKERNEWS USER PROFILE Record #3",
"status": "VERIFIED_ACTIVE",
"result": "Processed query successfully for hackernews-user-profile-api",
"inputReceived": {
"usernames": [
"pg",
"dang",
"sama",
"swyx"
],
"includeRecentSubmissions": true,
"maxSubmissions": 5
},
"data": {
"index": 3,
"relevanceScore": 0.85,
"summary": "High-fidelity structured response for HACKERNEWS USER PROFILE query parameter extraction.",
"attributes": {
"region": "Global",
"category": "HACKERNEWS",
"timestamp": "2026-10-12T07:13:29.092Z"
}
},
"timestamp": "2026-10-12T07:13:29.092Z"
},
{
"id": "hackernews-user-profile-api_1003",
"service": "hackernews-user-profile-api",
"title": "HACKERNEWS USER PROFILE Record #4",
"status": "VERIFIED_ACTIVE",
"result": "Processed query successfully for hackernews-user-profile-api",
"inputReceived": {
"usernames": [
"pg",
"dang",
"sama",
"swyx"
],
"includeRecentSubmissions": true,
"maxSubmissions": 5
},
"data": {
"index": 4,
"relevanceScore": 0.7999999999999999,
"summary": "High-fidelity structured response for HACKERNEWS USER PROFILE query parameter extraction.",
"attributes": {
"region": "Global",
"category": "HACKERNEWS",
"timestamp": "2026-10-12T07:13:29.092Z"
}
},
"timestamp": "2026-10-12T07:13:29.092Z"
},
{
"id": "hackernews-user-profile-api_1004",
"service": "hackernews-user-profile-api",
"title": "HACKERNEWS USER PROFILE Record #5",
"status": "VERIFIED_ACTIVE",
"result": "Processed query successfully for hackernews-user-profile-api",
"inputReceived": {
"usernames": [
"pg",
"dang",
"sama",
"swyx"
],
"includeRecentSubmissions": true,
"maxSubmissions": 5
},
"data": {
"index": 5,
"relevanceScore": 0.75,
"summary": "High-fidelity structured response for HACKERNEWS USER PROFILE query parameter extraction.",
"attributes": {
"region": "Global",
"category": "HACKERNEWS",
"timestamp": "2026-10-12T07:13:29.092Z"
}
},
"timestamp": "2026-10-12T07:13:29.092Z"
}
]
curl --location --request POST 'https://zylalabs.com/api/14166/hacker+news+user+profiles+and+karma+scraper+api/35210/execute+hacker+news+user+profiles+and+karma+scraper+api' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
--data-raw '{"usernames":["pg","dang","sama","swyx"],"includeRecentSubmissions":true,"maxSubmissions":5}'
After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the Hacker News User Profiles and Karma Scraper API simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.
| Header | Description |
|---|---|
Authorization
|
Required
Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.
|
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Extract Hacker News public profiles, karma points, account age, bio descriptions, and submitted story lists for dev talent sourcing and founder research.
The API returns structured data about Hacker News users, including their karma points, account age, bio descriptions, and lists of submitted stories. This information helps assess user activity and reputation within the Hacker News community.
Key fields in the response include "id," "status," "result," "inputReceived," and "data." The "data" field contains attributes like "relevanceScore," "summary," and "timestamp," which provide insights into user profiles and their activity.
Users can customize their requests using parameters such as "usernames," "includeRecentSubmissions," and "maxSubmissions." These parameters allow users to specify which profiles to analyze and how much submission history to include.
The response data is organized in a JSON format, with each user profile represented as an object within an array. Each object contains fields for user details, processing status, and relevant metadata, making it easy to parse and utilize.
The endpoint provides information on user karma scores, account age, bio descriptions, and submission history. This data is valuable for evaluating developer talent and understanding user contributions on Hacker News.
Data accuracy is maintained by sourcing information directly from Hacker News profiles, ensuring that the retrieved data reflects the most current user activity and statistics available on the platform.
Typical use cases include enhancing developer applications with user statistics, conducting sociological studies on online interactions, and assessing the expertise of individuals based on their contributions to Hacker News.
Users can analyze the returned data to identify influential contributors, track user engagement over time, and tailor recruitment strategies based on user profiles and activity levels within the Hacker News community.
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