reddit_search

Search Reddit posts by keywords, subreddits, and time ranges via web search simulation.

Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/liuaibin001/dev-notes-skills --skill reddit-search-liuaibin001
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reddit_search
Source: https://github.com/liuaibin001/dev-notes-skills/tree/main/reddit_search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/liuaibin001/dev-notes-skills --skill reddit-search-liuaibin001

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you find relevant posts and discussions on Reddit without manually browsing or getting blocked by API rate limits.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Keyword Search: Find posts containing specific keywords.
  • Subreddit Filtering: Narrow down searches to particular subreddits.
  • Time Range Filtering: Specify a date range for your search.
  • Use Case: Quickly find discussions about "AI ethics" in the "r/artificialintelligence" and "r/futurology" subreddits from the last month.

Quick Start

Search for posts about 'large language models' on Reddit within the 'r/MachineLearning' subreddit from the past week.

Frequently Asked Questions about reddit_search

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Reddit posts without running into API rate limits?

Search Reddit posts by leveraging search engine indexing to retrieve community discussions. This approach simulates web searches to bypass direct Reddit API restrictions and rate limits.

Can I filter subreddit discussions by specific keywords and time ranges?

Filter subreddit discussions by specific keywords, target subreddits, and specify time ranges. This narrows down searches to find relevant posts within defined date boundaries.

What is the best way to find historical Reddit discussions about a specific topic?

Use keyword search combined with time range filtering to find historical Reddit discussions. This retrieves indexed posts relevant to specific topics without manual browsing.

How do I retrieve posts from multiple subreddits for a comparative search?

Apply subreddit filtering to your keyword search to retrieve posts from multiple subreddits. This narrows the query to particular communities to efficiently gather comparative discussions.

Does searching Reddit via web engines work for recent posts from the past week?

Searching Reddit via web engines works for recent posts. Specify a time range like the past week to efficiently retrieve community discussions and relevant content.