TL;DR
A Hacker News user is building a community-maintained directory of personal websites at https://hnpwd.github.io/ and is soliciting links in the comments. The project has submission criteria (you must control the hosting and the site should have been well received on HN), and the maintainer is accepting contributors and pull requests on GitHub.
What happened
An Ask HN post invited readers to contribute links to a community-maintained directory of personal websites hosted at https://hnpwd.github.io/. The original poster pointed readers to the project README on GitHub for details and said the directory currently contains only a handful of entries. Submission is requested via comments on the Hacker News thread; the maintainer said they will consider adding sites that are hosted on web space where the owner has full control over design and content and that have been well received in past HN discussions. Contributors who do not want their site included were asked to say so. The maintainer also solicited people to join the project as maintainers (contact via the thread or the IRC link in the README). An update noted that processing submissions will take time and encouraged contributors to speed the process by sending pull requests directly to the GitHub repository.
Why it matters
- It aims to create a single community-curated resource listing personal sites rather than relying on one person's collection.
- The project welcomes a variety of personal formats—blogs, digital gardens, personal wikis and other personal sites—beyond just traditional blogs.
- The repository model lets contributors participate directly via the GitHub project and pull requests.
Key facts
- Directory URL: https://hnpwd.github.io/
- Project README and repository: https://github.com/hnpwd/hnpwd.github.io#readme
- Current state: the directory contains only a handful of entries (per the post)
- Submission method: drop a link in the Hacker News comments on the Ask HN post
- Inclusion criteria: site must be on web space where the owner has full control of design and content, and it should have been well received in past HN discussions
- Opt-out option: tell the maintainer if you do not want your site included
- Maintenance: the maintainer invited others to join the GitHub project as maintainers (contact via thread or IRC link in README)
- Contribution workflow: contributors are encouraged to submit pull requests directly to the repository to speed additions
- Related post: referenced 'Ask HN: Could you share your personal blog here?' from July 2023 (linked in the post)
What to watch next
- Whether the directory's list of personal websites grows quickly or remains small — not confirmed in the source
- If additional maintainers join the GitHub project or activity increases via pull requests — not confirmed in the source
Quick glossary
- Personal website: A website owned and controlled by an individual, used to publish personal content such as blogs, portfolios, or notes.
- Digital garden: A loosely structured personal website format for long-term notes and evolving ideas rather than chronological posts.
- Personal wiki: A wiki-style personal site where content is organized as interconnected pages under the control of the owner.
- Pull request: A proposal to merge code or content changes into a GitHub repository; used here to add or update directory entries.
- README: Documentation file in a repository that explains the project, usage, and contribution guidelines.
Reader FAQ
How do I submit my personal website?
Drop a link in the comments of the Hacker News post or send a pull request to the GitHub repository.
What sites are eligible for inclusion?
Sites should be hosted on web space where you have full control of design and content and should have been well received in past HN discussions.
Can I opt out if my site is added?
Yes — the poster asked contributors to let them know if they do not want their site included.
How can I help maintain the project?
The maintainer invited others to join the GitHub project as maintainers and provided an IRC link in the README for contact.
How long will it take for submissions to appear in the directory?
The post included an update saying it will take a while to process submissions.
Hello HN! I am putting together a community-maintained directory of personal websites at . More details about the project can be found in the README at . As you can…
Sources
- Ask HN: Could you share your personal website here?
- The effects of the HN 'personal blogs' thread on my RSS feed
- Is blogging worth it?
- What gets to the front page of HackerNews?
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