Hacker Menu

Hacker Menu runs in the macOS menu bar and shows the current top stories from the Y Combinator news aggregator. It updates the list automatically, allowing users to glance at the latest headlines without opening a browser or separate application. The tool is built with Electron and Node.js, and the source code is available on GitHub.

The software is aimed at users who want quick, desktop‑side access to Hacker News while working on their Mac. It is distributed as a pre‑built macOS binary, with plans for Windows and Linux versions in development. The repository includes scripts for installing dependencies, running tests, building, and packaging the app, and contributions are welcomed.

The project is released under an open‑source license and follows a typical Node/Electron development workflow. Documentation points to the official website, a screenshot of the interface, and a roadmap tracked through GitHub issues.