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reddit-cli

Fetch Reddit posts, search results, and subreddit info using session cookies.

Updated Feb 4, 2026
Search Tags:#authentication#cli#search#reddit#cookies#subreddit#subreddit-info
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SennTse/openclaw-backup --skill reddit-cli-senntse
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reddit-cli
Source: https://github.com/SennTse/openclaw-backup/tree/main/skills/reddit-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SennTse/openclaw-backup --skill reddit-cli-senntse

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Reddit access is often limited by API keys and rate limits; this tool lets you read posts, search, and get subreddit info using your session cookies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read posts from subreddits with various sorts (hot, new, top) and show essential details like title, author, score, and comments.
  • Search Reddit globally or within a subreddit and view concise results with permalinks.
  • Retrieve subreddit metadata such as subscriber count and description for quick context.

Quick Start

Run reddit-cli posts programming 10 to fetch 10 hot posts, or reddit-cli search "python tutorial" to find results, or reddit-cli info AskReddit to view subreddit details.

Frequently Asked Questions about reddit-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I browse Reddit posts without an API key?▼

You can browse Reddit posts without an API key by using session cookies for authentication. This method fetches subreddit posts, search results, and subreddit info via HTTP JSON requests, bypassing traditional API key requirements.

Can I search within a specific subreddit using cookies instead of Reddit API keys?▼

Yes, you can search within a specific subreddit using session cookies instead of Reddit API keys. The CLI tool authenticates via cookies and retrieves global or subreddit-specific search results with permalinks.

What do I need to get subreddit info like subscriber count via CLI?▼

To get subreddit info like subscriber count via CLI, you need to provide your Reddit session cookies for authentication. The tool then sends HTTP JSON requests to retrieve metadata such as descriptions and subscriber counts.

How do I fetch hot or new posts from a subreddit via command line?▼

You can fetch hot or new posts from a subreddit via command line by running a CLI command with the subreddit name and desired sort. The tool uses your session cookies to return post titles, authors, scores, and comments.

Does cookie-based authentication work for Reddit CLI scripts without rate limits?▼

Cookie-based authentication works for Reddit CLI scripts by using your active session, avoiding official API key rate limits. However, standard Reddit session rate limits and HTTP request restrictions still apply to your account.

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