lobste.rs
lobste.rslobste.rs (Lobsters) is a community site for sharing and discussing tech and software-related links. It’s known for threaded discussions, thoughtful back-and-forth, and a focus on high-signal conversation. Stories and comments are organized so users can follow topics over time, making it ideal for active participants who want to keep up without constant manual checking.
Connect lobste.rs so BOBs can monitor what’s new in your community—new stories from users and new comments inside existing threads. Instead of continuously checking the site, BOBs can track updates as they happen, capture context from the thread, and produce fast, readable summaries that help you understand what changed and why it matters.
With those insights, BOBs can also draft thoughtful, on-topic replies you can quickly review and post. This is especially useful for keeping a consistent presence in discussions, responding to follow-ups in the same thread, and turning community engagement into a low-effort routine—while leaving you in control of the final message.
What can BOBs do with lobste.rs?
Listen to real-time events
- New Comment in Thread
- New Story by User