Who is LoginWithHN for?

LoginWithHN is a B2B product built for developers.

Yes — LoginWithHN is free to use.

What platforms does LoginWithHN run on?

LoginWithHN runs on the web and API.

Is LoginWithHN still maintained?

Unverified. LoginWithHN has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to LoginWithHN?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Pocket ID, SAASPASS On Premise, and Cyber Conformity Authenticator.

Does LoginWithHN have an API or integrations?

Yes — LoginWithHN exposes a public API.

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LoginWithHN

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LoginWithHN is an authentication infrastructure tool that acts as an OpenID Connect (OAuth2) provider for Hacker News accounts. It allows developers to integrate Hacker News login into their applications, supporting consent screens, TOTP, and email verification for secure authentication.

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Overview

6 features

LoginWithHN is an Auth & identity project. It focuses on enabling third-party applications to authenticate users via their Hacker News accounts using OAuth2/OpenID Connect. It is built as a B2B product for developers. LoginWithHN costs nothing to use. It runs on the web and API.

LoginWithHN first shipped in 2022. Key capabilities include OAuth2 provider, OpenID Connect, and Hacker News login. It exposes integrations via a public API.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

OAuth2 provider
OpenID Connect
Hacker News login
Consent screen
TOTP support
Email verification

Built with & integrations

Connectors

API

Runs on

BrowserAPI-only

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tier

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed28 Jun · 06:47 UTC
Listing verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about LoginWithHN

What does LoginWithHN do?: LoginWithHN focuses on enabling third-party applications to authenticate users via their Hacker News accounts using OAuth2/OpenID Connect. It is catalogued under Auth & identity on PulseGate.
Who is LoginWithHN for?: LoginWithHN is a B2B product built for developers.
Is LoginWithHN free?: Yes — LoginWithHN is free to use.
What platforms does LoginWithHN run on?: LoginWithHN runs on the web and API.
Is LoginWithHN still maintained?: Unverified. LoginWithHN has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to LoginWithHN?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Pocket ID, SAASPASS On Premise, and Cyber Conformity Authenticator.Pocket ID SAASPASS On Premise Cyber Conformity Authenticator
How long has LoginWithHN been around?: LoginWithHN first shipped in 2022.
Does LoginWithHN have an API or integrations?: Yes — LoginWithHN exposes a public API.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
Built for: developers
Model: B2B
Solves: Enabling third-party applications to authenticate users via their Hacker News accounts using OAuth2/OpenID Connect.

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Medium · 72.8
Indexed: 28 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Unverified
Last seen: 28 Jun 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: loginwithhn-loginwithhn-com
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 28 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 28 Jun 2026
Canonical URL: https://loginwithhn.com/

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