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Description
Reddit research skill — zero auth, zero dependencies, three data providers. Search posts, read threads with comments, monitor subreddits, analyze users, trac...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do exactly what it claims: query Reddit and two community archives and present results. Before installing, consider: (1) queries sent to PullPush and Arctic Shift are sent to third‑party services (so search terms and returned data go to those sites); (2) running via `npx tsx` may cause a one‑time npm package fetch if `tsx` isn't present locally; (3) the skill writes a local cache (data/cache) and a watchlist file in the skill folder — review or move that folder if you need different storage; and (4) if you require strict flow control, review the small codebase (api.ts, cache.ts, reddit.ts) — it is short and readable. If those points are acceptable, the skill is coherent with its stated purpose.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: reddit-research-but-free
Version: 1.0.0
The OpenClaw Reddit Research skill is benign. It provides functionality to search, read, and monitor Reddit using public JSON endpoints and third-party archives (PullPush, Arctic Shift). All network requests are made to legitimate Reddit-related domains. File system operations are limited to a local cache and watchlist within the skill's own `data` directory, with user-controlled filenames being sanitized to prevent path traversal. The `SKILL.md` instructions are clear, functional, and do not contain any prompt injection attempts with malicious intent or instructions for unauthorized actions. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, persistence mechanisms, or other malicious behaviors.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description (Reddit research, zero auth) match the code and runtime instructions. The skill only requires Node 18+ and uses old.reddit.com JSON plus two community archive providers for historical/deleted content — these are consistent with the stated purpose. Minor note: the CLI is run via `npx tsx` (no npm install recommended), which relies on the tsx runtime being available or fetched via npx at execution time, but that is an implementation detail rather than a mismatch of purpose.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to run the provided CLI commands, query Reddit/third‑party archives, and optionally cache or save results. It does not instruct the agent to read unrelated host files, request unrelated credentials, or exfiltrate data to unexpected endpoints. The heartbeat/watchlist instruction to run `watchlist check` is within the monitoring scope described.
Install Mechanism
There is no formal install spec (instruction-only), and all code is included in the skill. However, runtime usage assumes `npx tsx` to execute TypeScript files — if `tsx` is not already available, npx may fetch it from the npm registry at runtime. This is a normal convenience pattern but does imply a network fetch of an npm package on first run if the environment doesn't already have `tsx`.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials and the code does not attempt to read hidden credentials. It writes/reads only to the skill's own data directory (data/cache, data/watchlist.json). The only network targets are old.reddit.com, api.pullpush.io, and arctic-shift.photon-reddit.com — all directly related to the stated data providers.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false (no forced persistent inclusion) and the skill does not modify other skills or system-wide agent settings. It persists only its own cache and watchlist files under the skill directory.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install reddit-research-but-free - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/reddit-research-but-free - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of reddit-research: terminal-based Reddit research agent.
- Search posts, read threads, monitor subreddits, analyze users, track cross-posts, search comments, and run watchlists.
- Zero authentication required and zero dependencies; no npm install needed.
- Supports three data providers: live Reddit (default), PullPush, and Arctic Shift for archived/deleted content.
- Multiple CLI modes: query search, comment search, feed browsing, thread reading, user/subreddit info, cross-posts, caching, and automated watchlists.
- Agentic research workflow and 15min auto-cache included for efficiency and rate limit safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reddit Research But Free?
Reddit research skill — zero auth, zero dependencies, three data providers. Search posts, read threads with comments, monitor subreddits, analyze users, trac... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 527 downloads so far.
How do I install Reddit Research But Free?
Run "/install reddit-research-but-free" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Reddit Research But Free free?
Yes, Reddit Research But Free is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Reddit Research But Free support?
Reddit Research But Free is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Reddit Research But Free?
It is built and maintained by minilozio (@minilozio); the current version is v1.0.0.
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