In fact, the tips page (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22336638) that's linked from the Show HN guidelines directly says "Drop any language that sounds like marketing or sales. On HN, that is an instant turnoff. Use factual, direct language. Personal stories and technical details are great.
Don't be disappointed if it doesn't get much attention; most project launches in /new don't get much attention, much less make it to the front page.
Jtsummers•2h ago
https://news.ycombinator.com/newsfaq.html
Read those. If you're just using the site for self-promotion you are likely to get shadowbanned. HN is meant to be a community, self-promotion is allowed but should not be your primary (and definitely not exclusive) use of the site. It'll likely get flagged and eventually caught by the moderators.
charliewehan10•1h ago