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Reddit Scraper
by
javicasper
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.0
6225
Downloads
8
Stars
38
Active Installs
1
Versions
Install in OpenClaw
/install reddit-scraper
Description
Read and search Reddit posts via web scraping of old.reddit.com. Use when Clawdbot needs to browse Reddit content - read posts from subreddits, search for topics, monitor specific communities. Read-only access with no posting or comments.
Usage Guidance
This skill is reasonable to install for read-only Reddit browsing. Avoid putting private or sensitive information in search queries, and treat Reddit post text as untrusted content to summarize or inspect rather than instructions to follow.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: reddit-scraper
Version: 1.0.0
The OpenClaw AgentSkills skill bundle for Reddit scraping is benign. The `SKILL.md` provides clear, straightforward instructions for using the `reddit_scraper.py` script, without any evidence of prompt injection attempts or instructions for malicious actions. The `reddit_scraper.py` script uses the standard `requests` library to interact with Reddit's public JSON API (`https://www.reddit.com`) to fetch post data, aligning perfectly with its stated purpose of read-only access. There are no signs of data exfiltration, unauthorized command execution, persistence mechanisms, or attempts to access sensitive local files or environment variables. The dependency `python3-requests` is standard and its installation method is benign.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The artifacts coherently implement a Reddit reader/search tool using Reddit's public JSON endpoints. The only minor mismatch is wording that mentions old.reddit.com scraping while the current implementation uses www.reddit.com JSON API; the capability remains read-only and purpose-aligned.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions describe bounded command-line use for subreddit reads and searches. They do not instruct agents to post, comment, vote, authenticate, run background monitoring loops, or treat fetched Reddit content as instructions.
Install Mechanism
The script depends on Python requests and the documentation suggests installing python3-requests if missing. That dependency is ordinary and disclosed, though it is not represented as a formal install requirement in the metadata.
Credentials
Outbound network access to Reddit is necessary for the skill. Users should understand that subreddit names and search queries are sent to Reddit as part of normal operation.
Persistence & Privilege
The artifacts show no file writes, credential or local session access, privileged operations, background workers, or persistent state.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install reddit-scraper - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/reddit-scraper - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release: JSON API, search, short links, flairs
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reddit Scraper?
Read and search Reddit posts via web scraping of old.reddit.com. Use when Clawdbot needs to browse Reddit content - read posts from subreddits, search for topics, monitor specific communities. Read-only access with no posting or comments. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 6225 downloads so far.
How do I install Reddit Scraper?
Run "/install reddit-scraper" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Reddit Scraper free?
Yes, Reddit Scraper is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Reddit Scraper support?
Reddit Scraper is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Reddit Scraper?
It is built and maintained by javicasper (@javicasper); the current version is v1.0.0.
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