reddit-readonly
Browse and search Reddit in read-only mode using public JSON endpoints. Use when the user asks to browse subreddits, search for posts by topic, inspect comment threads, or build a shortlist of links to review and reply to manually.
Best use case
reddit-readonly is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Browse and search Reddit in read-only mode using public JSON endpoints. Use when the user asks to browse subreddits, search for posts by topic, inspect comment threads, or build a shortlist of links to review and reply to manually.
Teams using reddit-readonly 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-readonly/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How reddit-readonly Compares
| Feature / Agent | reddit-readonly | 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?
Browse and search Reddit in read-only mode using public JSON endpoints. Use when the user asks to browse subreddits, search for posts by topic, inspect comment threads, or build a shortlist of links to review and reply to manually.
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 Readonly
Read-only Reddit browsing for Clawdbot.
## What this skill is for
- Finding posts in one or more subreddits (hot/new/top/controversial/rising)
- Searching for posts by query (within a subreddit or across all)
- Pulling a comment thread for context
- Producing a *shortlist of permalinks* so the user can open Reddit and reply manually
## Hard rules
- **Read-only only.** This skill never posts, replies, votes, or moderates.
- Be polite with requests:
- Prefer small limits (5–10) first.
- Expand only if needed.
- When returning results to the user, always include **permalinks**.
## Output format
All commands print JSON to stdout.
- Success: `{ "ok": true, "data": ... }`
- Failure: `{ "ok": false, "error": { "message": "...", "details": "..." } }`
## Commands
### 1) List posts in a subreddit
```bash
node {baseDir}/scripts/reddit-readonly.mjs posts <subreddit> \
--sort hot|new|top|controversial|rising \
--time day|week|month|year|all \
--limit 10 \
--after <token>
```
### 2) Search posts
```bash
# Search within a subreddit
node {baseDir}/scripts/reddit-readonly.mjs search <subreddit> "<query>" --limit 10
# Search all of Reddit
node {baseDir}/scripts/reddit-readonly.mjs search all "<query>" --limit 10
```
### 3) Get comments for a post
```bash
# By post id or URL
node {baseDir}/scripts/reddit-readonly.mjs comments <post_id|url> --limit 50 --depth 6
```
### 4) Recent comments across a subreddit
```bash
node {baseDir}/scripts/reddit-readonly.mjs recent-comments <subreddit> --limit 25
```
### 5) Thread bundle (post + comments)
```bash
node {baseDir}/scripts/reddit-readonly.mjs thread <post_id|url> --commentLimit 50 --depth 6
```
### 6) Find opportunities (multi-subreddit helper)
Use this when the user describes criteria like:
"Find posts about X in r/a, r/b, and r/c posted in the last 48 hours, excluding Y".
```bash
node {baseDir}/scripts/reddit-readonly.mjs find \
--subreddits "python,learnpython" \
--query "fastapi deployment" \
--include "docker,uvicorn,nginx" \
--exclude "homework,beginner" \
--minScore 2 \
--maxAgeHours 48 \
--perSubredditLimit 25 \
--maxResults 10 \
--rank new
```
## Suggested agent workflow
1. **Clarify scope** if needed: subreddits + topic keywords + timeframe.
2. Start with `find` (or `posts`/`search`) using small limits.
3. For 1–3 promising items, fetch context via `thread`.
4. Present the user a shortlist:
- title, subreddit, score, created time
- permalink
- a brief reason why it matched
5. If asked, propose *draft reply ideas* in natural language, but remind the user to post manually.
## Troubleshooting
- If Reddit returns HTML, re-run the command (the script detects this and returns an error).
- If requests fail repeatedly, reduce `--limit` and/or set slower pacing via env vars:
```bash
export REDDIT_RO_MIN_DELAY_MS=800
export REDDIT_RO_MAX_DELAY_MS=1800
export REDDIT_RO_TIMEOUT_MS=25000
export REDDIT_RO_USER_AGENT='script:clawdbot-reddit-readonly:v1.0.0 (personal)'
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