We had a great time working with the Hacker News API to build out the new IFTTT service.
When designing the service we went for broad triggers that allowed for flexibility. Some of my favorite Applets are saving the best HN stories to Pocket, sharing to Slack when "IFTTT" is mentioned in a story, and archiving my HN comments in a Google spreadsheet. Check it out:
The timing around the project was perfect too, as we recently announced a free tier for our developer platform exclusively for Makers. Makers can create Applets with multiple actions and custom JavaScript filter code. For more on Maker, see https://platform.ifttt.com/maker
FYI the Maker link tells me I'm using an outdated browser and that I should download Google Chrome. I'm on a Windows phone, which I know is unusual but still, you guys could probably show me words and images ;) I love ifttt, it's what got me to open my eyes about programming and try stuff out before I knew a language. I will definitely check this out later!
Appreciate the heads up on the browser issue. We'll look into it. I think you're really going to like what's possible with Maker. Stay tuned for new capabilities throughout the year as well!
One feature I miss from the old HN Notify service is getting an email when someone replies to one of my comments. Any chance you could add support for that?
We had a great time working with the Hacker News API to build out the new IFTTT service.
When designing the service we went for broad triggers that allowed for flexibility. Some of my favorite Applets are saving the best HN stories to Pocket, sharing to Slack when "IFTTT" is mentioned in a story, and archiving my HN comments in a Google spreadsheet. Check it out:
Save the best Hacker News stories to Pocket https://ifttt.com/applets/WQapbsGt
Post to Slack if your company is mentioned in a top story on Hacker News https://ifttt.com/applets/wqpUgyDx
Archive comments from a specific username to a Google spreadsheet https://ifttt.com/applets/FXF8CKpd
The timing around the project was perfect too, as we recently announced a free tier for our developer platform exclusively for Makers. Makers can create Applets with multiple actions and custom JavaScript filter code. For more on Maker, see https://platform.ifttt.com/maker
Looking forward to your feedback.