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Show HN: HN Grid View cross-browser userscript inspired by the macOS HN client

Qahlel — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:02:23 +0000

As a Windows/Linux user without access to macOS, I came across this post yesterday — Show HN: A native macOS client for Hacker News, built with SwiftUI ( https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47088166 ) — and found myself envious of the experience it offered: card-based layout, split-pane reading, and a cleaner way to browse stories.

So I worked with Claude to replicate the key features as a Tampermonkey/Greasemonkey userscript. Here's what it does:

  - Replaces the default HN listing with a responsive card grid
  - Fetches og:image thumbnails lazily as you scroll (falls back to favicon + domain)
  - Split-pane reader: article on the left, HN comments on the right — no tab-switching
  - Draggable divider to resize the two panes
  - Swap button to flip article/comments sides
  - Inline article rendering that inlines external stylesheets to work around CSP restrictions
  - Algolia-powered search bar
  - One-click toggle back to the classic list view
  - Persistent thumbnail cache via sessionStorage

Screenshot: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Qahlel/Hacker-News-Grid-Vi...

Repo: https://github.com/Qahlel/Hacker-News-Grid-View-Userscript

Script: https://github.com/Qahlel/Hacker-News-Grid-View-Userscript/b...

Happy to hear feedback — particularly around sites that block iframe embedding or break the inline stylesheet loader.

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47109516

Points: 1

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New comment by Qahlel in "Electronic Arts Leadership Are Out of Their Goddamned Minds"

Qahlel — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:54:34 +0000

I've dedicated over 4,000 hours to the Battlefield series, with Battlefield 4 being my absolute favorite for its immersive, tactical gameplay and vibrant community. I eagerly played every title in the series until Battlefield 2042, which I found unplayable due to its departure from the core elements that made the franchise special. My frustration stems from a trend I see in companies like EA and even Samsung: chasing the "flavor of the year" instead of enhancing their unique strengths. If I wanted a Fortnite-style experience or an Apple-like ecosystem, I would have chosen those—I want Battlefield to be Battlefield.

One of my biggest issues with modern gaming, including Battlefield 2042, is the shift from community servers to matchmaking lobbies. I’ve never enjoyed lobbies, as they prioritize quick, transient matches over meaningful player interactions. Community servers allowed players to build relationships, strategize together, and create lasting memories, fostering a sense of camaraderie. Playing in lobbies feels like facing bots—there’s no human connection, and you’re unlikely to see those players again, making the experience feel empty and disconnected.

Gaming used to be my way of meeting like-minded people, and my Steam friends list is filled with players I met through Battlefield and other games. However, I haven’t added a new friend in years, as modern gaming’s focus on fast-paced, disposable matches makes it nearly impossible to form meaningful connections. I hope developers like EA return to the series’ roots, emphasizing tactical gameplay and community-driven servers to recapture the magic that made Battlefield a platform for both thrilling gameplay and lasting friendships.

New comment by Qahlel in "Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have immunity for official acts"

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Biden can order seal team 6 to clear out scotus, appoint new judges. If congress denies, then send the seal team 6 to congress. Seal team 6 FTW

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Qahlel — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 04:07:02 +0000

Istanbul is the city where the people feed both the cats and the birds in an incomparable level to rest of the world. I remember visiting a smash burger joint near emirgan area, where the owner is feeding stray cats with burger patties... Weirdly beautiful

New comment by Qahlel in "Istanbul's blue tile paradise"

Qahlel — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:58:20 +0000

I had to google it but found it for you. It was this place: https://goo.gl/maps/cEEk21F9nP5rMvAG8

New comment by Qahlel in "Istanbul's blue tile paradise"

Qahlel — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:24:06 +0000

I recently visited Istanbul as well. Too my surprise, I ate the best burger I had in my lifetime. It was a smash burger joint in Emirgan district. Forgot the name. but remember finding it on google maps. Give it a try if you are passing by.

New comment by Qahlel in "Joplin – An open-source note taking and to-do application with synchronisation"

Qahlel — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:50:15 +0000

After trying Joplin (for several years), I finally decided on Obsidian instead.

It is the better product and has a better 3rd-party support.

https://obsidian.md/

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Qahlel — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:28:07 +0000

every monopoly is created by the government (read: state and laws).

New comment by Qahlel in "Ask HN: why does Apple always have better animations?"

Qahlel — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 09:05:36 +0000

I always turn off all animations from developer settings. It makes the phone feel smoother and responsive.

New comment by Qahlel in "People Don’t Like Subscriptions"

Qahlel — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 20:27:35 +0000

make the subscription super cheap at the start and lifetime access should have the opposite: unreasonably high price. subscription will look like a value deal in comparison.

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3 weeks ago, I had just bought a mechanical keyboard for the first time in my life. I didn't have a chance to use it properly until I found out about this site. Thank you.

What Went Wrong with Gaming?

Qahlel — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 06:15:52 +0000

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g16heGLKlTA

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34102799

Points: 2

# Comments: 0

New comment by Qahlel in "Apple considering dropping requirement for iPhone web browsers to use WebKit"

Qahlel — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:00:04 +0000

Safari and Chrome have the exact same goals as they are maternal twins. They are both designed to monopolize their ecosystem and suppress the competition. Firefox is the odd one out.

New comment by Qahlel in "One of France's oldest butter producers makes 380 tons per year [video]"

Qahlel — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:32:33 +0000

| crystallizing

can you please explain what you mean by this?

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ShareX - The best free and open source screenshot tool for Windows: https://getsharex.com/

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Qahlel — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:50:18 +0000

Yes, it does. You are attacking his personal history not to his point.

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Qahlel — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:57:59 +0000

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Qahlel — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:46:13 +0000

that last bit gave me a huge chuckle

How Wine Works 101

Qahlel — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:22:44 +0000

Article URL: https://www.allrecipes.com/article/how-to-make-wine-at-home/

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=33161122

Points: 1

# Comments: 1

New comment by Qahlel in "Why no Roman industrial revolution?"

Qahlel — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 03:37:01 +0000

This was the greatest comment I have ever read.