Agent skill

Reddit Automation

by davepoon in davepoon/buildwithclaude

Automate Reddit tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): search subreddits, create posts, manage comments, and browse top content.

MITAuto-check passedProductivity & Automation

Install Reddit Automation

skills CLI
$ npx skills add davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill reddit-automation -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install davepoon/buildwithclaude reddit-automation --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/plugins/all-skills/skills/reddit-automation .claude/skills/reddit-automation && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
reddit-automation
GitHub stars
3.6k
Used in
7 other repos
Token cost
~2k tokens
SKILL.md length
924 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
246
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Automate Reddit tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): search subreddits, create posts, manage comments, and browse top content.

  • Works in 5 steps: Search Reddit → Create Posts → Manage Comments → …
  • Tasks that involve App automation through connectors
  • SKILL.md covers Prerequisites, Setup, Core Workflows and Common Patterns, plus 2 more sections
  • Reaches rube.app

What it does

Reddit Automation is an agent skill from davepoon/buildwithclaude. Automate Reddit tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): search subreddits, create posts, manage comments, and browse top content. Always search tools first for current schemas.

Its SKILL.md is about 2k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Productivity & Automation, covering App automation through connectors. It works with Reddit and Composio. The repository describes itself as: A single hub to find Claude Skills, Agents, Commands, Hooks, Plugins, and Marketplace collections to extend Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Agent SDK and OpenClaw. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve App automation through connectors

Example prompts

  • “/reddit-automation”

Workflow steps

5 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Search Reddit
  2. Create Posts
  3. Manage Comments
  4. Browse Subreddit Content
  5. Manage Posts

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 616deb5. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Hosts in commands or code, which the agent is likely to contact:

    • rube.app

    Also links to:

    • composio.dev

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Reddit Automation loads about 2k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 46 tokens; SKILL.md has 924 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~46
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~2k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from davepoon/buildwithclaude at commit 616deb5, republished under its MIT licence (© davepoon). 924 words, ~2,007 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/reddit-automation/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
reddit-automation
description
Automate Reddit tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): search subreddits, create posts, manage comments, and browse top content. Always search tools first for current schemas.
requires.mcp
rube
category
social-media

Reddit Automation via Rube MCP

Automate Reddit operations through Composio's Reddit toolkit via Rube MCP.

Toolkit docs: composio.dev/toolkits/reddit

Prerequisites

  • Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
  • Active Reddit connection via RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit reddit
  • Always call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS first to get current tool schemas

Setup

Get Rube MCP: Add https://rube.app/mcp as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.

  1. Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS responds
  2. Call RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit reddit
  3. If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete Reddit OAuth
  4. Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows

Core Workflows

1. Search Reddit

When to use: User wants to find posts across subreddits

Tool sequence:

  1. REDDIT_SEARCH_ACROSS_SUBREDDITS - Search for posts matching a query [Required]

Key parameters:

  • query: Search terms
  • subreddit: Limit search to a specific subreddit (optional)
  • sort: Sort results by 'relevance', 'hot', 'top', 'new', 'comments'
  • time_filter: Time range ('hour', 'day', 'week', 'month', 'year', 'all')
  • limit: Number of results to return

Pitfalls:

  • Search results may not include very recent posts due to indexing delay
  • The time_filter parameter only works with certain sort options
  • Results are paginated; use after/before tokens for additional pages
  • NSFW content may be filtered based on account settings
2. Create Posts

When to use: User wants to submit a new post to a subreddit

Tool sequence:

  1. REDDIT_LIST_SUBREDDIT_POST_FLAIRS - Get available post flairs [Optional]
  2. REDDIT_CREATE_REDDIT_POST - Submit the post [Required]

Key parameters:

  • subreddit: Target subreddit name (without 'r/' prefix)
  • title: Post title
  • text: Post body text (for text posts)
  • url: Link URL (for link posts)
  • flair_id: Flair ID from the subreddit's flair list

Pitfalls:

  • Some subreddits require flair; use LIST_SUBREDDIT_POST_FLAIRS first
  • Subreddit posting rules vary widely; karma/age restrictions may apply
  • Text and URL are mutually exclusive; a post is either text or link
  • Rate limits apply; avoid rapid successive post creation
  • The subreddit name should not include 'r/' prefix
3. Manage Comments

When to use: User wants to comment on posts or manage existing comments

Tool sequence:

  1. REDDIT_RETRIEVE_POST_COMMENTS - Get comments on a post [Optional]
  2. REDDIT_POST_REDDIT_COMMENT - Add a comment to a post or reply to a comment [Required]
  3. REDDIT_EDIT_REDDIT_COMMENT_OR_POST - Edit an existing comment [Optional]
  4. REDDIT_DELETE_REDDIT_COMMENT - Delete a comment [Optional]

Key parameters:

  • post_id: ID of the post (for retrieving or commenting on)
  • parent_id: Full name of the parent (e.g., 't3_abc123' for post, 't1_xyz789' for comment)
  • body: Comment text content
  • thing_id: Full name of the item to edit or delete

Pitfalls:

  • Reddit uses 'fullname' format: 't1_' prefix for comments, 't3_' for posts
  • Editing replaces the entire comment body; include all desired content
  • Deleted comments show as '[deleted]' but the tree structure remains
  • Comment depth limits may apply in some subreddits
4. Browse Subreddit Content

When to use: User wants to view top or trending content from a subreddit

Tool sequence:

  1. REDDIT_GET_R_TOP - Get top posts from a subreddit [Required]
  2. REDDIT_GET - Get posts from a subreddit endpoint [Alternative]
  3. REDDIT_RETRIEVE_REDDIT_POST - Get full details for a specific post [Optional]

Key parameters:

  • subreddit: Subreddit name
  • time_filter: Time range for top posts ('hour', 'day', 'week', 'month', 'year', 'all')
  • limit: Number of posts to retrieve
  • post_id: Specific post ID for full details

Pitfalls:

  • Top posts with time_filter='all' returns all-time top content
  • Post details include the body text but comments require a separate call
  • Some posts may be removed or hidden based on subreddit rules
  • NSFW posts are included unless filtered at the account level
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5. Manage Posts

When to use: User wants to edit or delete their own posts

Tool sequence:

  1. REDDIT_EDIT_REDDIT_COMMENT_OR_POST - Edit a post's text content [Optional]
  2. REDDIT_DELETE_REDDIT_POST - Delete a post [Optional]
  3. REDDIT_GET_USER_FLAIR - Get user's flair in a subreddit [Optional]

Key parameters:

  • thing_id: Full name of the post (e.g., 't3_abc123')
  • body: New text content (for editing)
  • subreddit: Subreddit name (for flair)

Pitfalls:

  • Only text posts can have their body edited; link posts cannot be modified
  • Post titles cannot be edited after submission
  • Deletion is permanent; deleted posts show as '[deleted]'
  • User flair is per-subreddit and may be restricted

Common Patterns

Reddit Fullname Format

Prefixes:

t1_ = Comment (e.g., 't1_abc123')
t2_ = Account (e.g., 't2_xyz789')
t3_ = Post/Link (e.g., 't3_def456')
t4_ = Message
t5_ = Subreddit

Usage:

1. Retrieve a post to get its fullname (t3_XXXXX)
2. Use fullname as parent_id when commenting
3. Use fullname as thing_id when editing/deleting
Pagination
  • Reddit uses cursor-based pagination with 'after' and 'before' tokens
  • Set limit for items per page (max 100)
  • Check response for after token
  • Pass after value in subsequent requests to get next page
Flair Resolution
1. Call REDDIT_LIST_SUBREDDIT_POST_FLAIRS with subreddit name
2. Find matching flair by text or category
3. Extract flair_id
4. Include flair_id when creating the post

Known Pitfalls

Rate Limits:

  • Reddit enforces rate limits per account and per OAuth app
  • Posting is limited to approximately 1 post per 10 minutes for new accounts
  • Commenting has similar but less restrictive limits
  • 429 errors should trigger exponential backoff

Content Rules:

  • Each subreddit has its own posting rules and requirements
  • Some subreddits are restricted or private
  • Karma requirements may prevent posting in certain subreddits
  • Auto-moderator rules may remove posts that match certain patterns

ID Formats:

  • Always use fullname format (with prefix) for parent_id and thing_id
  • Raw IDs without prefix will cause 'Invalid ID' errors
  • Post IDs from search results may need 't3_' prefix added

Text Formatting:

  • Reddit uses Markdown for post and comment formatting
  • Code blocks, tables, and headers are supported
  • Links use [text](url) format
  • Mention users with u/username, subreddits with r/subreddit

Quick Reference

TaskTool SlugKey Params
Search RedditREDDIT_SEARCH_ACROSS_SUBREDDITSquery, subreddit, sort, time_filter
Create postREDDIT_CREATE_REDDIT_POSTsubreddit, title, text/url
Get post commentsREDDIT_RETRIEVE_POST_COMMENTSpost_id
Add commentREDDIT_POST_REDDIT_COMMENTparent_id, body
Edit comment/postREDDIT_EDIT_REDDIT_COMMENT_OR_POSTthing_id, body
Delete commentREDDIT_DELETE_REDDIT_COMMENTthing_id
Delete postREDDIT_DELETE_REDDIT_POSTthing_id
Get top postsREDDIT_GET_R_TOPsubreddit, time_filter, limit
Browse subredditREDDIT_GETsubreddit
Get post detailsREDDIT_RETRIEVE_REDDIT_POSTpost_id
Get specific commentREDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENTcomment_id
List post flairsREDDIT_LIST_SUBREDDIT_POST_FLAIRSsubreddit
Get user flairREDDIT_GET_USER_FLAIRsubreddit

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Files

Just SKILL.md in plugins/all-skills/skills/reddit-automation of davepoon/buildwithclaude.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 616deb5

Used in 7 other repositories

We found 17 copies of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 7 other GitHub owners. This page covers the copy in davepoon/buildwithclaude, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Reddit Automation

What does Reddit Automation do?

Automate Reddit tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): search subreddits, create posts, manage comments, and browse top content. Reddit Automation is an agent skill from davepoon/buildwithclaude. Automate Reddit tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): search subreddits, create posts, manage comments, and browse top content.

When should I use Reddit Automation?

Reddit Automation fits situations like: tasks that involve App automation through connectors.

How do I install Reddit Automation in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill reddit-automation -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/all-skills/skills/reddit-automation in davepoon/buildwithclaude) into .claude/skills/reddit-automation in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Reddit Automation in Codex?

Run `npx skills add davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill reddit-automation -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (plugins/all-skills/skills/reddit-automation in davepoon/buildwithclaude) into .agents/skills/reddit-automation in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Reddit Automation in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add davepoon/buildwithclaude --skill reddit-automation -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/reddit-automation, .gemini/skills/reddit-automation, .github/skills/reddit-automation and .opencode/skills/reddit-automation in your project.

What does Reddit Automation need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Reddit Automation is instructions for the agent only.

Does Reddit Automation access the network?

SKILL.md names 2 domains. In commands or code: rube.app; the agent is likely to contact it when it follows the instructions. As links in the text: composio.dev. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Reddit Automation safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Reddit Automation use?

Reddit Automation is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Reddit Automation use?

About 2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 8k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Reddit Automation?

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Who maintains Reddit Automation?

davepoon (a GitHub user) maintains it in davepoon/buildwithclaude, which has 3,605 GitHub stars. The repository holds 246 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 9, 2026.

Source: davepoon/buildwithclaude on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.