Hacker Digest

What do these newsletters look like?

Here’s an example of the 250+ points newsletter for February 19, 2026.

Which digest type should I choose?

The one I personally use is All stories with 250+ points, which is why it’s the default!

How can I change which type of digest I receive?

Fill out the above form with your email and the desired new type.

How can I unsubscribe?

Each newsletter includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom just follow it and click the confirmation button! The newsletters also include RFC 8058 one-click unsubscribe headers, so you'll be able to unsubscribe directly in email clients that support it.

Why this digest instead of {some other option}?

No strong reason! I built this as a personal project for myself initially, mostly as a learning experience. Now that learning experience has been expanded to include opening it up for everyone to use. I don’t have any personal experience with other options, but some things I like about this one:

• All of the code, including deployment configuration, is open-source and available on GitHub so I understand exactly how the digest is generated
• No ads, no sponsors, no tracking links
• I get to control how many/few posts I get per day
• I built it myself!

Why does this end up in my spam folder?

Spam filters can be varied and mysterious. One reason I’ve seen: because these emails serve links to other websites, if a linked website has a poor reputation then this email might inherit that reputation. The best way to prevent these emails from being routed to spam is to add the sender mail@hndigest.samshadwell.com to your contacts list.

How is this monetized?

It is not! I’m not seeking to monetize this service. So far I have covered all the costs, a grand total of $0.

How can I provide feedback?

The best place is on the issues page for the project's GitHub repository. Otherwise, you can email me at hi@samshadwell.com.