ez-lobsters - Lobste.rs CLI
Simple typer CLI for browsing Lobste.rs. No authentication required.
Usage
Run uv run skills/ez-lobsters/scripts/lobsters.py <command>. All commands support --json for raw JSON output.
Browse Stories
uv run skills/ez-lobsters/scripts/lobsters.py hottest # hot/trending (default 10)
uv run skills/ez-lobsters/scripts/lobsters.py hottest --limit 20 # more results
uv run skills/ez-lobsters/scripts/lobsters.py newest # newest
uv run skills/ez-lobsters/scripts/lobsters.py tag rust # by tag
uv run skills/ez-lobsters/scripts/lobsters.py tag security # security storiesView Story Details and Comments
uv run skills/ez-lobsters/scripts/lobsters.py item abc123
uv run skills/ez-lobsters/scripts/lobsters.py comments abc123
uv run skills/ez-lobsters/scripts/lobsters.py comments abc123 --depth 3Search
uv run skills/ez-lobsters/scripts/lobsters.py search "rust async"
uv run skills/ez-lobsters/scripts/lobsters.py search "nix" --limit 5Common Workflows
| User asks | Command |
|---|---|
| "What's trending on Lobsters?" | lobsters.py hottest |
| "Latest Lobsters posts" | lobsters.py newest |
| "Lobsters posts about Rust" | lobsters.py tag rust |
| "Search Lobsters for X" | lobsters.py search "X" |
| "Show comments on Lobsters story Y" | lobsters.py comments Y |