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| 1 | +# 🔶 Hacker News "Show HN" Post - REMINDER |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +**Platform:** Hacker News (news.ycombinator.com) |
| 4 | +**Post Type:** Show HN |
| 5 | +**Best Time:** Tuesday-Thursday, 9-11am PST (but can post anytime) |
| 6 | +**Status:** ⏳ Post later today (Nov 12, 2025) |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +--- |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +## 📝 Show HN Post - READY TO SUBMIT |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +### Title (Exactly as shown) |
| 13 | +``` |
| 14 | +Show HN: Empathy Framework – Five-level maturity model for AI collaboration |
| 15 | +``` |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +### Post Content (Copy and Paste) |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +``` |
| 20 | +Hi HN, |
| 21 | +
|
| 22 | +I've just published empathy-framework to PyPI. It's a Python framework for building AI systems that progress from reactive to anticipatory. |
| 23 | +
|
| 24 | +**The Problem:** |
| 25 | +Most AI assistants are reactive - they wait for you to ask questions. But the most helpful AI predicts what you need before you ask. The jump from "reactive" to "anticipatory" is non-trivial. |
| 26 | +
|
| 27 | +**The Solution:** |
| 28 | +A five-level maturity model: |
| 29 | +1. Reactive: Responds to direct requests |
| 30 | +2. Responsive: Understands context |
| 31 | +3. Proactive: Suggests improvements |
| 32 | +4. Anticipatory: Predicts needs before they're expressed |
| 33 | +5. Systems Thinking: Optimizes whole systems |
| 34 | +
|
| 35 | +**Real Applications:** |
| 36 | +- Debugging assistant that predicts bugs before they manifest |
| 37 | +- Healthcare wizard that anticipates documentation needs |
| 38 | +- Code reviewer that suggests improvements based on trajectory |
| 39 | +
|
| 40 | +**Tech Stack:** |
| 41 | +- Python 3.10+ |
| 42 | +- Works with Claude, GPT-4, any LLM |
| 43 | +- LangChain integration |
| 44 | +- 1,247 tests, 83% coverage |
| 45 | +
|
| 46 | +**Installation:** |
| 47 | +```bash |
| 48 | +pip install empathy-framework |
| 49 | +``` |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | +**Example:** |
| 52 | +```python |
| 53 | +from empathy_os import EmpathyOS |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +os = EmpathyOS(target_level=4) # Anticipatory |
| 56 | +result = await os.collaborate("Build a secure API") |
| 57 | +# Gets context, predicts security issues, suggests patterns |
| 58 | +``` |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +**Links:** |
| 61 | +- PyPI: https://pypi.org/project/empathy-framework/ |
| 62 | +- GitHub: https://github.com/Smart-AI-Memory/empathy-framework |
| 63 | +- Docs: https://smartaimemory.com |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +**Looking for:** |
| 66 | +- Feedback on the approach |
| 67 | +- Use cases I haven't considered |
| 68 | +- Contributors interested in AI frameworks |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +**License:** Fair Source 0.9 (free for education/small orgs, $99/dev/year for larger companies) |
| 71 | + |
| 72 | +Happy to answer questions! |
| 73 | +``` |
| 74 | +
|
| 75 | +--- |
| 76 | +
|
| 77 | +## How to Post on Hacker News |
| 78 | +
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| 79 | +### Step 1: Go to Submit Page |
| 80 | +Visit: https://news.ycombinator.com/submit |
| 81 | +
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| 82 | +### Step 2: Fill Out Form |
| 83 | +
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| 84 | +**Title:** |
| 85 | +``` |
| 86 | +Show HN: Empathy Framework – Five-level maturity model for AI collaboration |
| 87 | +``` |
| 88 | +
|
| 89 | +**URL:** |
| 90 | +``` |
| 91 | +https://github.com/Smart-AI-Memory/empathy-framework |
| 92 | +``` |
| 93 | +
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| 94 | +**Text:** (Copy the post content above) |
| 95 | +
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| 96 | +### Step 3: Submit and Monitor |
| 97 | +
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| 98 | +- Click "submit" |
| 99 | +- Monitor comments and respond promptly |
| 100 | +- Be helpful and engage with questions |
| 101 | +- Don't be defensive if there's criticism |
| 102 | +
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| 103 | +--- |
| 104 | +
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| 105 | +## Best Practices for HN Success |
| 106 | +
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| 107 | +### Timing |
| 108 | +- ✅ **Best:** Tuesday-Thursday, 9-11am PST |
| 109 | +- ✅ **Good:** Weekday mornings/afternoons |
| 110 | +- ❌ **Avoid:** Friday evenings, weekends, late nights |
| 111 | +
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| 112 | +### Engagement |
| 113 | +- ✅ Respond to every comment within first 2 hours |
| 114 | +- ✅ Be humble, acknowledge limitations |
| 115 | +- ✅ Provide technical details when asked |
| 116 | +- ✅ Thank people for feedback |
| 117 | +- ❌ Don't argue or be defensive |
| 118 | +- ❌ Don't spam with links |
| 119 | +
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| 120 | +### Title Tips |
| 121 | +- ✅ "Show HN:" prefix is required |
| 122 | +- ✅ Clear, concise description |
| 123 | +- ✅ No hyperbole or marketing speak |
| 124 | +- ❌ Avoid "revolutionary," "game-changing," etc. |
| 125 | +
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| 126 | +--- |
| 127 | +
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| 128 | +## What to Expect |
| 129 | +
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| 130 | +**Good Scenario:** |
| 131 | +- 50-200+ upvotes |
| 132 | +- 20-50 comments |
| 133 | +- Front page for 2-6 hours |
| 134 | +- Significant traffic spike |
| 135 | +- GitHub stars increase |
| 136 | +
|
| 137 | +**Moderate Scenario:** |
| 138 | +- 10-50 upvotes |
| 139 | +- 5-15 comments |
| 140 | +- Some visibility |
| 141 | +- Helpful feedback |
| 142 | +
|
| 143 | +**If It Doesn't Get Traction:** |
| 144 | +- Don't resubmit immediately (wait 1 month) |
| 145 | +- Try posting at better time (Tuesday morning) |
| 146 | +- Share in other communities instead |
| 147 | +- Learn from feedback |
| 148 | +
|
| 149 | +--- |
| 150 | +
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| 151 | +## Monitoring & Response Plan |
| 152 | +
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| 153 | +### First 30 Minutes |
| 154 | +- Check every 5 minutes |
| 155 | +- Respond to early comments immediately |
| 156 | +- Upvote thoughtful questions/feedback |
| 157 | +
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| 158 | +### First 2 Hours |
| 159 | +- Check every 15-30 minutes |
| 160 | +- Respond to all questions |
| 161 | +- Engage in discussions |
| 162 | +- Share insights |
| 163 | +
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| 164 | +### Rest of Day |
| 165 | +- Check every 1-2 hours |
| 166 | +- Continue responding |
| 167 | +- Monitor traffic analytics |
| 168 | +
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| 169 | +--- |
| 170 | +
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| 171 | +## Backup Links (If Needed) |
| 172 | +
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| 173 | +If HN moderators prefer a different URL, you can use: |
| 174 | +- https://pypi.org/project/empathy-framework/ |
| 175 | +- https://smartaimemory.com |
| 176 | +- Direct to docs/examples |
| 177 | +
|
| 178 | +--- |
| 179 | +
|
| 180 | +## Track Metrics |
| 181 | +
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| 182 | +**Before Posting:** |
| 183 | +- GitHub stars: 0 |
| 184 | +- PyPI downloads: ~0 |
| 185 | +- Website visitors: [check Plausible] |
| 186 | +
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| 187 | +**After Posting (24 hours):** |
| 188 | +- GitHub stars: ___ |
| 189 | +- PyPI downloads: ___ |
| 190 | +- Website visitors: ___ |
| 191 | +- HN upvotes: ___ |
| 192 | +- HN comments: ___ |
| 193 | +
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| 194 | +--- |
| 195 | +
|
| 196 | +## Alternative: Post to Reddit Instead/Also |
| 197 | +
|
| 198 | +If HN doesn't work out or want to expand reach: |
| 199 | +
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| 200 | +**r/Python** - "Show & Tell" Saturday |
| 201 | +**r/MachineLearning** - Research/projects allowed |
| 202 | +**r/learnpython** - Educational angle |
| 203 | +**r/programming** - General interest |
| 204 | +
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| 205 | +--- |
| 206 | +
|
| 207 | +## Checklist Before Posting |
| 208 | +
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| 209 | +- [ ] LangChain email sent first (done) |
| 210 | +- [ ] Package is live on PyPI (✅) |
| 211 | +- [ ] GitHub repo is public (✅) |
| 212 | +- [ ] README is polished (✅) |
| 213 | +- [ ] Website is accessible (check smartaimemory.com) |
| 214 | +- [ ] Ready to respond to comments for next 2 hours |
| 215 | +- [ ] Post content copied and ready |
| 216 | +- [ ] Title copied and ready |
| 217 | +
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| 218 | +--- |
| 219 | +
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| 220 | +**Created:** November 12, 2025 |
| 221 | +**Post Time:** Later today (your choice) |
| 222 | +**Best Window:** If posting today (Tue Nov 12), 9-11am PST is ideal |
| 223 | +**Status:** ⏳ Waiting to post |
| 224 | +**Posted:** _[Mark date/time when posted]_ |
| 225 | +**Results:** _[Track results here]_ |
| 226 | +
|
| 227 | +--- |
| 228 | +
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| 229 | +## QUICK LINKS |
| 230 | +
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| 231 | +- **Submit Page:** https://news.ycombinator.com/submit |
| 232 | +- **Your Profile:** https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=[your_username] |
| 233 | +- **Analytics:** Check Plausible dashboard |
| 234 | +
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| 235 | +**🎯 ACTION: Post when ready, then monitor and engage!** |
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