reddit-cli
Reddit CLI using cookies for authentication. Read posts, search, and get subreddit info.
Best use case
reddit-cli is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Reddit CLI using cookies for authentication. Read posts, search, and get subreddit info.
Teams using reddit-cli should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/reddit-cli/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How reddit-cli Compares
| Feature / Agent | reddit-cli | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Reddit CLI using cookies for authentication. Read posts, search, and get subreddit info.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Reddit CLI Read Reddit using your session cookies. No API key needed. ## Quick start ```bash reddit-cli posts programming 10 # Get 10 hot posts reddit-cli posts gaming 5 top # Get top 5 posts reddit-cli search "python tutorial" # Search all Reddit reddit-cli search "help" --sub linux # Search in subreddit reddit-cli info AskReddit # Subreddit info reddit-cli check # Test connection ``` ## Commands ### Get posts from subreddit ```bash reddit-cli posts <subreddit> [limit] [sort] ``` - limit: number of posts (default: 10) - sort: hot, new, top, rising (default: hot) ### Search Reddit ```bash reddit-cli search <query> [--sub <subreddit>] [limit] ``` ### Get subreddit info ```bash reddit-cli info <subreddit> ``` ### Check connection ```bash reddit-cli check ``` ## Environment Set these in `~/.bashrc`: ```bash export REDDIT_SESSION="your_reddit_session_cookie" export TOKEN_V2="your_token_v2_cookie" # optional ``` ## Getting cookies 1. Go to reddit.com (logged in) 2. DevTools (F12) → Application → Cookies → reddit.com 3. Copy `reddit_session` value 4. Optionally copy `token_v2` value ## Notes - Cookies expire, you may need to refresh them periodically - Respects Reddit's rate limits - For personal use only
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