I'm curious if you have any particular ideas for what kind of apps people might build using this?

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Built this because no Python client for SN existed: 

https://github.com/spcpza/stacker-news-python

Supports the full workflow: browse territories, read items and comments, post discussions, links, and comments — and handles the Lightning PayIn flow automatically.

Two auth methods: API key or Chrome session cookies (reads your existing Chrome login, no API key needed).

28 unit tests, MIT license. Feedback and PRs welcome.

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Built this because no Python client for SN existed: https://github.com/spcpza/stacker-news-python

Supports the full workflow: browse territories, read items and comments, post discussions, links, and comments — and handles the Lightning PayIn flow automatically.

Two auth methods: API key or Chrome session cookies (reads your existing Chrome login, no API key needed).

28 unit tests, MIT license. Feedback and PRs welcome.