Reddit MCP Server
Reddit MCP server provides AI assistants with the ability to browse subreddits, search content, analyze user activity, and discover trending topics across Reddit's communities.
Overview
The Reddit MCP Server connects AI assistants to the front page of the internet. With over 430 million monthly active users and 100,000+ active communities, Reddit is one of the largest sources of user-generated content and discussion. This server enables AI models to browse subreddits, search posts and comments, analyze user activity, and discover trending discussions.
Community MCP Server:
Browsing works without credentials; search, comments, and user analysis need free Reddit API credentials
Key Features
Browse Subreddits
View posts from any subreddit sorted by hot, new, top, or rising
Search Content
Search across Reddit for posts, comments, and communities matching your query
User Analysis
View user profiles, posting history, and activity patterns across communities
Trending Topics
Discover trending discussions, viral posts, and emerging topics in real-time
Thread & Comments
Read full discussion threads with comment trees and nested replies
Multi-Community
Search and browse across multiple subreddits simultaneously
Available Tools
Quick Reference
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
browse_subreddit | Browse posts from any subreddit with sorting and time filters |
search_reddit | Search across Reddit or specific subreddits |
get_post_details | Get a post with all its comments |
user_analysis | Analyze a Reddit user's profile, karma, and activity |
reddit_explain | Get explanations of Reddit terms such as karma or AMA |
Detailed Usage
browse_subreddit▶
Browse posts from any subreddit with sort and time filter options.
{
"subreddit": "artificial",
"sort": "hot",
"limit": 25
}
search_reddit▶
Search across all of Reddit for posts and discussions matching your query.
{
"query": "best AI coding tools 2025",
"sort": "relevance",
"limit": 20
}
user_analysis▶
Returns karma, posts, comments, and active subreddits for a Reddit user. This tool requires Reddit credentials.
{
"username": "spez"
}
get_post_details▶
Get full post content including the body text, media, and all comments.
{
"post_id": "t3_abc123",
"include_comments": true,
"comment_limit": 50
}
Installation
{
"mcpServers": {
"reddit": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "reddit-mcp-buddy"]
}
}
}
For higher rate limits and the tools that need the Reddit API, add free Reddit credentials:
{
"mcpServers": {
"reddit": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "reddit-mcp-buddy"],
"env": {
"REDDIT_CLIENT_ID": "your_client_id",
"REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_client_secret",
"REDDIT_USERNAME": "your_username",
"REDDIT_PASSWORD": "your_password"
}
}
}
}
Anonymous mode is limited:
Without credentials, only browse_subreddit (served from Reddit's public RSS feed) and the offline reddit_explain work. Search, comments, and user analysis require Reddit credentials.
Use Cases
Market Research
Analyze Reddit discussions to understand consumer sentiment, product feedback, and market trends.
Content Discovery
Find viral content, popular discussions, and trending topics for content inspiration.
Community Insights
Understand what specific communities are talking about and identify key pain points and interests.
Competitive Analysis
Monitor how competitors are discussed across Reddit and gather competitive intelligence.
Sources
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