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The Crawl Times – Newspaper-style front pages for tech news sites
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The Front Page – Newspaper-style front page for Hacker News
by stagas·May 24, 2026·29 points·9 comments
AI Analysis
●●SolidCozyNiche Gem
Newspaper-style HN reader that actually respects the site's text-heavy roots.
Strengths
- •Multi-column CSS layout mimics real print newspapers surprisingly well.
- •Client-side rendering means zero server costs and instant loading.
- •Customizable fonts and sections let you curate your own front page.
Weaknesses
- •Limited to HN; doesn't support other RSS feeds or news sources.
- •No offline caching or PWA support for reading without internet.
Category
Target Audience
Hacker News readers who prefer print-style layouts
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Old Reader · Feedly
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