Hacki is a free, open-source Android client for Hacker News, letting you browse stories, comments, and submit posts natively without a browser.

Is Hacki available on Google Play?

Not yet — grab it from GitHub or F-Droid for the pure FOSS experience; sideloading's easy.

Will Hacki get push notifications?

Roadmap says yes, soon — watch the repo for updates.

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Hacki: Open Source Hacker News Client That Finally Nails Android

Hacker News addicts, rejoice — or at least, Android ones. Hacki, the fresh FOSS client, ditches web wrappers for a native, no-BS experience that's already turning heads in open source circles.

theAIcatchup Apr 07, 2026 4 min read

Screenshot of Hacki FOSS Hacker News client interface on Android device

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Hacki fills Android gap for Hacker News with native FOSS app, boosting mobile access. 𝕏
Early traction on Reddit/GitHub signals potential to shift HN usage patterns. 𝕏
Extensible design invites devs to customize, echoing successful FOSS news tools. 𝕏

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