ReScienceLabInstall Reddit
Pick your agent. Every command is ready to paste.
npx skills add ReScienceLab/opc-skills --skill redditThe open skills CLI detects your agents (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ more) and installs to the right folder. Add -g to install globally.
01
Install it
Run the command above, or upload the folder in Claude.
02
Ask naturally
Describe the task. Your agent loads reddit when the request matches its description.
03
Name it if needed
If it does not trigger, say “use the reddit skill”. In Codex, type $reddit.
The skill itself
SKILL.md
Reddit Skill
Get posts, comments, subreddit info, and user profiles from Reddit via the public JSON API.
Prerequisites
No API key required! Reddit's public JSON API works without authentication.
Quick Check:
cd <skill_directory>
python3 scripts/get_posts.py python --limit 3
Commands
All commands run from the skill directory.
Subreddit Posts
python3 scripts/get_posts.py python --limit 20 # Hot posts (default)
python3 scripts/get_posts.py python --sort new --limit 20
python3 scripts/get_posts.py python --sort top --time week
python3 scripts/get_posts.py python --sort top --time all --limit 10
Search Posts
python3 scripts/search_posts.py "AI agent" --limit 20
python3 scripts/search_posts.py "MCP server" --subreddit ClaudeAI --limit 10
python3 scripts/search_posts.py "async python" --sort top --time year
Subreddit Info
python3 scripts/get_subreddit.py python
python3 scripts/get_subreddit.py ClaudeAI
Post & Comments
python3 scripts/get_post.py abc123 # Get post by ID
python3 scripts/get_post.py abc123 --comments 50 # With more comments
User Profile
python3 scripts/get_user.py spez
python3 scripts/get_user.py spez --posts 10 # Include recent posts
Sort Options
| Sort | Description | Time Options |
|---|---|---|
hot |
Trending posts (default) | - |
new |
Latest posts | - |
top |
Highest voted | hour, day, week, month, year, all |
rising |
Gaining traction | - |
controversial |
Mixed votes | hour, day, week, month, year, all |
API Info
- Method: Public JSON API (no auth needed)
- Trick: Append
.jsonto any Reddit URL - Rate Limit: 100 requests/minute
- Docs: https://www.reddit.com/dev/api
Tips for Reddit
- • Start a fresh session after installing so your agent picks up the new skill.
- • This skill ships scripts. Read them before the first run, and run it in a project without secrets first.
- • It is part of a pack with 12 skills. Install only the ones you need with --skill to keep triggers precise.
- • If two skills overlap, mention the one you want by name.
Questions about Reddit
What does the Reddit skill do?
Search and retrieve content from Reddit. Get posts, comments, subreddit info, and user profiles via the public JSON API. Use when user mentions Reddit, a subreddit, or r/ links.
How do I install Reddit?
Run "npx skills add ReScienceLab/opc-skills --skill reddit" in your project. The skills CLI installs it for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and 70+ other agents. In Claude on the web, upload the skill folder as a ZIP under Customize > Skills.
Does Reddit work in Cursor and Codex?
Yes. Reddit uses the open SKILL.md format, so it works in Claude Code, Claude, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and other agents that support agent skills.
Is Reddit free?
Reddit is open source on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license. It is free to install; check the license before commercial use.
Who made Reddit?
Reddit is published by ReScienceLab in the ReScienceLab/opc-skills repository, together with 11 other skills.
