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reddit-scraper

Scrape Reddit posts, comments, and subreddit data via JSON endpoints.

Updated Mar 3, 2026
Search Tags:#data collection#market research#reddit#scraping#brand monitoring#proxy rotation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/luis2404123/birdproxies-skills --skill reddit-scraper-luis2404123
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reddit-scraper
Source: https://github.com/luis2404123/birdproxies-skills/tree/main/reddit-scraper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/luis2404123/birdproxies-skills --skill reddit-scraper-luis2404123

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the collection of data from Reddit, overcoming anti-scraping measures to gather valuable insights for market research, brand monitoring, and trend analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scrape Posts & Comments: Extract titles, bodies, authors, scores, and comment threads from any subreddit.
  • Bypass Anti-Bot Measures: Utilizes residential proxy rotation to avoid IP bans and rate limits.
  • Use Case: Monitor brand mentions and sentiment across relevant subreddits by automatically collecting posts and comments containing your brand name, then analyzing the discussions for public perception.

Quick Start

Use the reddit-scraper skill to collect the 100 newest posts from the 'webscraping' subreddit.

Frequently Asked Questions about reddit-scraper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scrape Reddit posts and comments without getting blocked?▼

To scrape Reddit without getting blocked, this tool bypasses anti-bot measures by using rotating residential proxies and accessing efficient JSON endpoints from old.reddit.com to extract post titles, bodies, and comments.

Can I extract subreddit data for brand monitoring and market research?▼

Yes, you can extract subreddit data for brand monitoring and market research by automatically collecting posts and comments containing specific keywords to analyze public perception and track trends.

What is the best way to automate subreddit data collection for trend analysis?▼

The best way to automate subreddit data collection for trend analysis is using a scraper that leverages rotating residential proxies to evade rate limits while pulling structured JSON data from old.reddit.com.

Why does scraping Reddit result in IP bans and how do I avoid rate limits?▼

Scraping Reddit results in IP bans due to strict anti-bot measures, which you can avoid by employing rotating residential proxies that distribute requests across different IP addresses.

Does this Reddit scraping method work with old.reddit.com JSON endpoints?▼

Yes, this Reddit scraping method specifically works with old.reddit.com by leveraging its efficient JSON endpoints to reliably extract post data, comment threads, scores, and authors.

Do I need residential proxies to scrape Reddit comment threads?▼

Yes, you need rotating residential proxies to scrape Reddit comment threads because they bypass anti-bot measures and prevent IP bans by cycling your IP address during data extraction.

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