To install, users need Rust and Cargo (latest stable version) and a Claude API key from Anthropic. After cloning the repository and adding the Claude API key to the environment, users can build and run the application. The interface also provides keyboard controls for easy navigation and an options menu for summarizing posts, opening in a browser, and closing the menu. The project is open for contributions and is licensed under the MIT License.
Key takeaways:
- Hacker News TUI is a terminal-based user interface for browsing Hacker News with Vim-style navigation and Claude AI integration for story summarization.
- It allows users to browse top stories, open stories directly in the default browser, and provides a minimalist, distraction-free interface.
- The application requires Rust and Cargo for installation and a Claude API key for story summarization.
- The project is open for contributions and is licensed under the MIT License.