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Reddit (read only - no auth)

by Tristan Manchester · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
cross-platform ⚠ suspicious
3595
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Install in OpenClaw
/install reddit-read-only
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
This skill appears to do what it says (read-only Reddit browsing) and requires only Node. Before installing: (1) confirm you run Node 18+ (the script uses the global fetch API); (2) review that you're comfortable running a local Node script that makes outbound HTTP(S) requests — the code will fetch any full URL if passed one, which could reach internal services if an input is malicious or misused; (3) there are no secrets requested and it does not post or modify Reddit content, but run it in a sandbox or with network controls if you’re concerned about arbitrary-host fetching; (4) if you want the skill to be stricter, ask the author to restrict buildUrl to reddit.com only and to state the Node version requirement in SKILL.md.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: reddit-read-only Version: 1.0.0 The OpenClaw skill bundle is benign. The `SKILL.md` clearly states its read-only purpose and provides agent instructions that align with responsible usage, without any prompt injection attempts to subvert the agent. The `scripts/reddit-readonly.mjs` script exclusively interacts with `https://www.reddit.com` and reads only specific environment variables (`REDDIT_RO_MIN_DELAY_MS`, `REDDIT_RO_MAX_DELAY_MS`, `REDDIT_RO_TIMEOUT_MS`, `REDDIT_RO_USER_AGENT`) related to its own rate-limiting and user-agent configuration, not sensitive system credentials. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence, or obfuscation.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the implementation: the script queries public reddit.com JSON endpoints, lists/searches posts, and fetches comment threads. Declared runtime requirement (node) is appropriate. Minor mismatch: the code requires global fetch (Node.js 18+), but SKILL.md only lists 'node' without a minimum version.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructions stay within the Reddit read-only scope and instruct only list/search/thread/comment-style operations. However, the script's buildUrl() will accept a full https?:// URL and will fetch it unchanged — so if a command or user-supplied argument contains a non-Reddit URL, the script could fetch arbitrary HTTP(S) endpoints (internal or external). The SKILL.md does not warn about this; practically the commands as documented usually build Reddit paths, but the full-URL passthrough is a capability mismatch that could be abused if an agent or user supplies unexpected input.
Install Mechanism
No install spec — instruction-only with an included Node script. Nothing is downloaded from external URLs or written to unexpected locations during install.
Credentials
No required credentials or secrets. Optional environment variables are non-sensitive tuning parameters (delays, timeout, user-agent). This is proportionate to a read-only scraper.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and there are no requested config paths or system-wide changes. The skill does not request persistent privileges or modify other skills. Autonomous invocation is allowed (platform default) and is not by itself concerning here.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install reddit-read-only
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /reddit-read-only
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Get Reddit posts and comments without auth. Read only.
Metadata
Slug reddit-read-only
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 20
Active Installs 18
Total Versions 1
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 3595 downloads so far.

How do I install Reddit (read only - no auth)?

Run "/install reddit-read-only" 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 Tristan Manchester (@tristanmanchester); the current version is v1.0.0.

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