MCP Server

mcp

Reddit MCP Buddy

Browse Reddit, search posts, and analyze user activity directly from Claude - no API keys required

karanb192

September 27, 2025

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MCP Server Content

The main content for this mcp server.

reddit-mcp-buddy-config.txt

Access Reddit content through Claude for browsing subreddits, searching posts, analyzing comments, and tracking user activity. Works instantly with zero setup.

Features

Key capabilities and functionality

Browse any subreddit with sorting options (hot, new, top, rising)
Search across Reddit with advanced filters
Get full post details including all comments
Analyze user profiles, karma, and post history
No API keys required - works instantly
Optional Reddit authentication for enhanced rate limits

Installation

Setup instructions and requirements

Claude Code Setup

Step 1: Run command

install-step-1.sh

bash

claude mcp add reddit-buddy -- npx reddit-mcp-buddy

Verify installation: claude mcp list

Test connection: claude mcp status reddit-mcp-buddy

Claude Desktop Setup

Open Claude Desktop configuration file

Add the Reddit MCP Buddy server configuration

Restart Claude Desktop

Start browsing Reddit immediately (no auth required)

Optionally add Reddit credentials for higher rate limits

Configuration Paths

macOS

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

windows

%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Configuration

Add these configurations to your Claude Desktop or Claude Code setup

reddit-mcp-buddy-withauth.json

json

{
  "mcp": {
    "reddit": {
      "env": {
        "REDDIT_PASSWORD": "your_password",
        "REDDIT_USERNAME": "your_username",
        "REDDIT_CLIENT_ID": "your_client_id",
        "REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_client_secret"
      },
      "args": [
        "reddit-mcp-buddy"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

reddit-mcp-buddy-claude-code.json

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reddit": {
      "args": [
        "reddit-mcp-buddy"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

reddit-mcp-buddy-claude-desktop.json

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reddit": {
      "args": [
        "reddit-mcp-buddy"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Use Cases

Common scenarios and applications

Research trending topics and community sentiment
Analyze discussions about products or technologies
Track user engagement and community dynamics
Find relevant discussions across multiple subreddits
Monitor brand mentions and feedback
Gather insights from specialized communities

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

Rate limit errors: Add Reddit credentials for higher limits
Check the documentation for detailed troubleshooting steps.
Subreddit not found: Check spelling (case-insensitive)
Check the documentation for detailed troubleshooting steps.
Private subreddits require authentication
Check the documentation for detailed troubleshooting steps.
Restart Claude Desktop after config changes
Check the documentation for detailed troubleshooting steps.

Usage Examples

Practical code examples demonstrating common use cases and implementation patterns

What's trending in r/technology today?

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

what-s-trending-in-r-technology-today.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "What's trending in r/technology today?"

Search for discussions about ChatGPT in r/programm...

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

search-for-discussions-about-chatgpt-in-r-programm.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "Search for discussions about ChatGPT in r/programming"

Get the top posts from r/MachineLearning this week

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

get-the-top-posts-from-r-machinelearning-this-week.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "Get the top posts from r/MachineLearning this week"

Find the most discussed topics in r/stocks

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

find-the-most-discussed-topics-in-r-stocks.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "Find the most discussed topics in r/stocks"

What is trending on reddit?

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

what-is-trending-on-reddit.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "What is trending on reddit?"

Search for discussions about AI

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

search-for-discussions-about-ai.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "Search for discussions about AI"

Show me the comments on this Reddit URL

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

show-me-the-comments-on-this-reddit-url.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "Show me the comments on this Reddit URL"

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MCP Server

mcp

Reddit MCP Buddy

Browse Reddit, search posts, and analyze user activity directly from Claude - no API keys required

karanb192

September 27, 2025

21 views

social-media

analytics

community

MCP Server Content

The main content for this mcp server.

reddit-mcp-buddy-config.txt

Access Reddit content through Claude for browsing subreddits, searching posts, analyzing comments, and tracking user activity. Works instantly with zero setup.

Features

Key capabilities and functionality

Browse any subreddit with sorting options (hot, new, top, rising)
Search across Reddit with advanced filters
Get full post details including all comments
Analyze user profiles, karma, and post history
No API keys required - works instantly
Optional Reddit authentication for enhanced rate limits

Installation

Setup instructions and requirements

Claude Code Setup

Step 1: Run command

install-step-1.sh

bash

claude mcp add reddit-buddy -- npx reddit-mcp-buddy

Verify installation: claude mcp list

Test connection: claude mcp status reddit-mcp-buddy

Claude Desktop Setup

Open Claude Desktop configuration file

Add the Reddit MCP Buddy server configuration

Restart Claude Desktop

Start browsing Reddit immediately (no auth required)

Optionally add Reddit credentials for higher rate limits

Configuration Paths

macOS

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

windows

%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Configuration

Add these configurations to your Claude Desktop or Claude Code setup

reddit-mcp-buddy-withauth.json

json

{
  "mcp": {
    "reddit": {
      "env": {
        "REDDIT_PASSWORD": "your_password",
        "REDDIT_USERNAME": "your_username",
        "REDDIT_CLIENT_ID": "your_client_id",
        "REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET": "your_client_secret"
      },
      "args": [
        "reddit-mcp-buddy"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

reddit-mcp-buddy-claude-code.json

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reddit": {
      "args": [
        "reddit-mcp-buddy"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

reddit-mcp-buddy-claude-desktop.json

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reddit": {
      "args": [
        "reddit-mcp-buddy"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Use Cases

Common scenarios and applications

Research trending topics and community sentiment
Analyze discussions about products or technologies
Track user engagement and community dynamics
Find relevant discussions across multiple subreddits
Monitor brand mentions and feedback
Gather insights from specialized communities

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions

Rate limit errors: Add Reddit credentials for higher limits
Check the documentation for detailed troubleshooting steps.
Subreddit not found: Check spelling (case-insensitive)
Check the documentation for detailed troubleshooting steps.
Private subreddits require authentication
Check the documentation for detailed troubleshooting steps.
Restart Claude Desktop after config changes
Check the documentation for detailed troubleshooting steps.

Usage Examples

Practical code examples demonstrating common use cases and implementation patterns

What's trending in r/technology today?

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

what-s-trending-in-r-technology-today.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "What's trending in r/technology today?"

Search for discussions about ChatGPT in r/programm...

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

search-for-discussions-about-chatgpt-in-r-programm.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "Search for discussions about ChatGPT in r/programming"

Get the top posts from r/MachineLearning this week

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

get-the-top-posts-from-r-machinelearning-this-week.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "Get the top posts from r/MachineLearning this week"

Find the most discussed topics in r/stocks

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

find-the-most-discussed-topics-in-r-stocks.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "Find the most discussed topics in r/stocks"

What is trending on reddit?

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

what-is-trending-on-reddit.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "What is trending on reddit?"

Search for discussions about AI

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

search-for-discussions-about-ai.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "Search for discussions about AI"

Show me the comments on this Reddit URL

Common usage pattern for this MCP server

show-me-the-comments-on-this-reddit-url.txt

plaintext

Ask Claude: "Show me the comments on this Reddit URL"

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