# Haiker

> Hacker News client with automatic translation for non-English speakers.

## What is Haiker?

Haiker is a mobile app for reading Hacker News with automatic translation. You set your target language in the app settings, and posts and comments are automatically translated when displayed. When writing a reply, you can tap the translate button to convert your draft into English before posting. Built for non-English speakers who want to participate in the Hacker News community.

## Supported languages

Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Dutch.

## Platforms

- iOS: Available on the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/app/id6762614600)
- Android: Available on Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.randynamic.haiker)

## Key features

- Auto-translation of Hacker News posts and comments into your target language (set in app settings)
- Reply translation button: write in your language, then convert the draft into English
- Reply notifications: get notified when someone replies to you
- Dark mode
- Bookmarks for saving posts and comments
- Multiple story types: Top, New, Best, Ask HN, Show HN, Jobs
- Threaded comments with collapsible replies

## Documentation

- Getting Started: https://haiker.app/docs
- How HN Login Works: https://haiker.app/docs/how-hn-login-work
- Privacy Policy: https://haiker.app/docs/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://haiker.app/docs/terms

## Company

Randynamic LLC
Website: https://haiker.app
Twitter: https://x.com/randyloop