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Search across Reddit, list hot/new/top posts for any subreddit, and fetch full comment trees with author, score, and timestamps. Great for community-listening agents, meme miners, and OSINT-style research. Supports authenticated (higher rate limits) and anonymous access.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
send_message
Post a message to a channel or user
list_channels
List channels the bot can access
search_messages
Search messages by query and date range
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Reddit MCP.
- What is the Reddit MCP used for?
- The Reddit MCP allows agents to search Reddit, list posts from subreddits, and retrieve complete comment trees. It is suitable for community listening, data mining, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) applications.
- Does the Reddit MCP require authentication?
- Yes, this MCP supports OAuth for authentication. Using OAuth provides access to higher rate limits compared to anonymous access.
- How can I install the Reddit MCP in an MCP client?
- Installation in a client like Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Cline typically involves adding the repository URL, https://github.com/adhikasp/mcp-reddit, to the client's MCP configuration settings. Specific steps depend on the client's interface.
- What are the main capabilities of the Reddit MCP?
- The Reddit MCP enables searching across all subreddits, listing hot, new, or top posts within a given subreddit, and fetching full comment threads. This includes details like author, score, and timestamps.
- Are there any limitations when using the Reddit MCP?
- A key limitation is the rate limiting imposed by the Reddit API, which is more restrictive for unauthenticated access. OAuth authentication is recommended for applications requiring higher throughput.
- What is the cost associated with using the Reddit MCP?
- The Reddit MCP itself is open source and available on GitHub. The cost of using the underlying Reddit service depends on the Reddit API's terms of service and any potential commercial agreements, if applicable.
Install Reddit MCP
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"reddit": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-reddit"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"reddit": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-reddit"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"reddit": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-reddit"
]
}
}
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