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ZCombinator

github.com/Livinglist/ZCombinator News Aggregators Open-source projectOpen source

Gem lets users read Hacker News through a client built with SwiftUI; its source code is hosted on GitHub.

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github.com/Livinglist/ZCombinator
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About ZCombinator

ZCombinator, listed as Gem for Hacker News, is an open-source Hacker News client built with SwiftUI, with source code hosted on GitHub. It supports logging in with a Hacker News account to reply, vote, flag and sync favorites, along with search, thread translation, offline mode, reply notifications, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, and thread tools for in-thread search, new-comment highlighting and viewing ancestor comments.

Key features

  • Log in with Hacker News account
  • Reply, vote, or flag threads
  • Translate discussion threads
  • Read in offline mode
  • Receive notifications on new replies
  • View ancestor comments with Time Machine
Best for: People who use Hacker News and want an open-source SwiftUI-based iOS client with offline and thread tools.
Good for
  • Source code hosted on GitHub
  • Licensed under GPL-3.0

ZCombinator at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026
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ZCombinator FAQ

Is ZCombinator open source?
Yes, its source code is hosted on GitHub under a GPL-3.0 license.
Can I use a Hacker News account with it?
Yes, it supports logging in to reply, vote, flag, and sync favorites.
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