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Reddit (read only - no auth)
by
buksan1950
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.0
17762
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Install in OpenClaw
/install reddit-readonly
Description
Browse and search Reddit in read-only mode using public JSON endpoints. Use when the user asks to browse subreddits, search for posts by topic, inspect comment threads, or build a shortlist of links to review and reply to manually.
Usage Guidance
Reasonable to install for public Reddit research. Avoid putting sensitive personal information into Reddit search queries, and review any returned Reddit content as untrusted text before acting on it.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: reddit-readonly
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle is clearly aligned with its stated purpose of read-only Reddit browsing. The `SKILL.md` explicitly states "Read-only only. This skill never posts, replies, votes, or moderates," and the `scripts/reddit-readonly.mjs` code strictly adheres to this, only making `fetch` requests to `https://www.reddit.com` and processing public JSON data. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, prompt injection attempts against the agent, or obfuscation. The script uses environment variables for configuration and clamps input parameters, demonstrating responsible design.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The stated purpose is public Reddit browsing and search, and the script implements GET-only public JSON requests for posts, searches, comments, threads, and shortlist helpers.
Instruction Scope
The tool returns Reddit posts and comments, so users and agents should treat returned Reddit content as untrusted source text, not instructions.
Install Mechanism
The bundle contains SKILL.md, one Node script, and an output schema reference; metadata declares only a Node binary requirement and there is no install script or autorun behavior.
Credentials
The script sends user-provided subreddits, queries, and post IDs to reddit.com as expected; REDDIT_RO_* environment variables are documented pacing, timeout, and User-Agent settings rather than credentials.
Persistence & Privilege
No file writes, background workers, local credential/session access, Reddit authentication, posting, voting, replying, moderation, or other account mutation were found.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install reddit-readonly - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/reddit-readonly - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial public release.
- Enables read-only browsing and searching of Reddit using public JSON endpoints.
- Supports subreddit post listings, post and comment searches, comment/thread fetching, and constructing shortlists of permalinks.
- Strictly read-only: never posts, replies, votes, or moderates.
- All commands output standardized JSON for easy parsing and error handling.
- Includes multi-subreddit search helper for complex criteria-based discovery.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reddit (read only - no auth)?
Browse and search Reddit in read-only mode using public JSON endpoints. Use when the user asks to browse subreddits, search for posts by topic, inspect comment threads, or build a shortlist of links to review and reply to manually. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 17762 downloads so far.
How do I install Reddit (read only - no auth)?
Run "/install reddit-readonly" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Reddit (read only - no auth) free?
Yes, Reddit (read only - no auth) is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Reddit (read only - no auth) support?
Reddit (read only - no auth) is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Reddit (read only - no auth)?
It is built and maintained by buksan1950 (@buksan1950); the current version is v1.0.0.
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