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Fetch and search Reddit posts via the public JSON API.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Reddit data is scattered across posts and subreddits, making manual discovery inefficient for research and monitoring.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read-only access to Reddit posts via public JSON API for safe data retrieval.
  • Subreddit exploration and global search to locate topics, monitor communities, or compile post metadata.
  • Use case: When researching trends, pull titles, authors, scores, and URLs from relevant subreddits and compile into a dataset.

Quick Start

Ask me to fetch the latest posts from a subreddit or search for posts using a keyword.

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 into structured data for analysis?▼

To extract Reddit posts into structured data, use this Skill to fetch titles, authors, scores, URLs, and selftext via the public JSON API. It compiles post metadata for analysis without requiring authentication.

Do I need Reddit API authentication to monitor subreddits?▼

No, you do not need Reddit API authentication to monitor subreddits with this Skill. It provides read-only access to publicly available Reddit JSON endpoints to safely retrieve post data.

What's the best way to search Reddit for specific topics and compile metadata?▼

The best way to search Reddit for specific topics is using this Skill's global search to locate posts. It returns compiled metadata including upvote ratios, creation dates, and subreddits for reporting.

Can I use Python requests to scrape Reddit data without getting blocked?▼

Yes, you can use Python requests to scrape Reddit data safely because this Skill handles rate limits automatically. It accesses public JSON APIs to retrieve structured data without triggering blocks.

What limitations exist when fetching Reddit data via public JSON API?▼

Limitations of fetching Reddit data via public JSON API include read-only access and built-in rate limits. This Skill cannot post comments or retrieve private subreddit data, only public post metadata.

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