Hackertab.dev is a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox designed to consolidate developer news, tools, jobs, and events into a single, customizable new tab page. It targets developers seeking to stay informed about industry trends, new technologies, and community happenings across various platforms.

How It Works

The extension aggregates content from curated sources like GitHub Trendings, Hacker News, Dev.to, Medium, and Product Hunt. Users can personalize their experience by selecting preferred programming languages, frameworks, and topics, with AI-powered recommendations further tailoring the content.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install: Chrome Web Store or Mozilla Add-ons.
• Development:
  • git clone --branch develop git@github.com:medyo/hackertab.dev.git
  • cd hackertab.dev
  • yarn
  • yarn start
  • Visit http://localhost:3000
• Prerequisites: Node.js and Yarn.
• Demo: now.hackertab.dev

Highlighted Details

• Daily updated content from over a dozen sources.
• Customizable by programming language, framework, and topic.
• Features include bookmarking and a dark mode.
• AI-powered recommendations for personalized content.

Maintenance & Community

The project is maintained by medyo. Users can report bugs or suggest features via GitHub issues or email (hello@hackertab.dev).

Licensing & Compatibility

Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. This license permits commercial use and integration with closed-source projects.

Limitations & Caveats

The extension is primarily a new tab replacement; advanced customization or integration with other workflows may require forking or contributing to the project.