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Post a Show HN and get your product in front of the most technically savvy founders, engineers, and investors in the world.
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Show HN format for product debuts
Ask HN format for community questions
Karma-based trust system
Jobs board for tech positions
Point-based ranking algorithm balancing recency and votes
Questions & Answers
Create an account, build karma by contributing first, then submit a "Show HN: [Your Product Name]" post with a direct link to your product and a candid description.
Technical, authentic, and substantive content performs best. Avoid marketing language. Founders who explain the problem they solved and their technical approach get the most engagement.
According to Paul Graham, there is no editorial bias. However, many YC alumni are active on the platform and naturally support fellow founders' launches.
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