This tool helps you discover recent hidden gems on Hacker News – high-effort posts that haven't gotten much attention.
Why "Recent"?
We search the HN API's Ask, Show, and New story feeds, which typically contain posts from the last 3-7 days. This ensures fresh content while keeping the search fast.
Passion Score
Posts are ranked by their Passion Score, which identifies high-effort, low-engagement content:
Passion Score = (Text Length Score) / (Engagement + 1)
Where:
• Text Length Score = min(text_length / 500, 10)
• Engagement = votes + (comments × 2)
Higher scores indicate more "overlooked" posts – substantial writing with minimal recognition. Perfect for finding thoughtful contributions that the community may have missed.