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Fetch Reddit listings and thread data via public .json endpoints.

5|Updated Apr 9, 2026

Search Tags:#data extraction #reddit #scraping #pagination #user-agent #json api

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/AgentComputerAI/torch --skill reddit-agentcomputerai

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reddit
Source: https://github.com/AgentComputerAI/torch/tree/main/skills/sites/reddit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AgentComputerAI/torch --skill reddit-agentcomputerai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It removes the need for browser automation by using Reddit’s public JSON endpoints to retrieve listings, threads, and comments directly.

Core Features & Use Cases

Direct JSON Access: Append .json to any Reddit URL to obtain structured data without authentication.
Rate‑limit Friendly: Simple User‑Agent header and polite request pacing avoid blocks.
Versatile Extraction: Supports subreddits, user profiles, comment threads, and search results for analytics, monitoring, or content aggregation.

Quick Start

Use the reddit skill to retrieve the latest posts from r/programming.

Frequently Asked Questions about reddit

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I extract Reddit posts without authentication or browser automation?▼

You can extract Reddit posts by appending .json to any subreddit, user profile, comment, or search URL to retrieve structured data directly via the public JSON API without authentication.

What is the best way to scrape Reddit threads for data analysis?▼

Scraping Reddit threads for data analysis is best handled by fetching public JSON endpoints, which returns structured listings and comments directly without the overhead of browser automation.

Do I need a proxy to fetch Reddit JSON API data?▼

You do not need a proxy to fetch Reddit JSON API data, but you must set a realistic browser User-Agent header and adhere to rate limits with polite request pacing to avoid blocks.

How does pagination work when scraping Reddit subreddits via JSON endpoints?▼

Pagination for scraping Reddit subreddits via JSON endpoints is handled natively by the API response structure, allowing you to traverse subsequent listings for continuous data extraction.

Why does my Reddit data extraction script keep getting blocked?▼

Your Reddit data extraction script likely gets blocked because it lacks a realistic User-Agent header or it exceeds rate limits; polite request pacing and proper headers prevent this.