Hacker News, without the language barrier

Read top tech stories, join discussions, and never miss a great thread — all in your language.

Auto-translate Hacker News posts and comments

Posts and comments auto-translate to your language. Your replies translate back to English. One tap, both ways.

Every post and comment translates to your language automatically. Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more — read HN like a local.

Write your reply in your language, tap once, and it posts in English. Join any discussion without switching keyboards.

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Get notified when people reply to your posts and comments, so you never lose a conversation.

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Haiker is a Hacker News client that auto-translates posts and comments into your target language. You set your preferred language, and every story and comment is translated when displayed. Supports Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, German, French, and more.

Frequently asked questions

What is Haiker?

Haiker is a mobile app for reading Hacker News with automatic translation. You set your target language, and posts and comments are automatically translated when displayed. Your replies are translated back to English, so you can participate in discussions without switching keyboards.

How do I set my translation language?

In Haiker settings, you choose your target language — such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, German, or French. All posts and comments are then automatically translated into that language when displayed.

What languages does Haiker support?

Haiker supports Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Hindi, German, French, and English as target languages. You choose your preferred language in the app settings.

How does the auto-translation work?

When you open a Hacker News post or comment, Haiker automatically translates the text into your target language and displays it alongside the original. When you write a reply in your language, it translates your text to English before posting. No copy-paste needed.

Do I need a Hacker News account to use Haiker?

No. You can browse stories, read comments, and use auto-translation without logging in. An HN account is only needed if you want to post comments, reply, or upvote.

Is Haiker available on Android?

Haiker is available on iOS through the App Store. An Android version is currently in beta and can be downloaded as an APK from the landing page.