Agent skill

Reddit Post Finder

by gooseworks-ai in gooseworks-ai/goose-skills

Scrape and search Reddit posts using Apify. An agent skill from gooseworks-ai/goose-skills.

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Install Reddit Post Finder

skills CLI
$ npx skills add gooseworks-ai/goose-skills --skill reddit-post-finder -a claude-code

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

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install gooseworks-ai/goose-skills reddit-post-finder --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/gooseworks-ai/goose-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/monitoring/capabilities/reddit-post-finder .claude/skills/reddit-post-finder && 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-post-finder
GitHub stars
1.2k
Used in
1 other repo
Token cost
~1.2k tokens
SKILL.md length
382 words
Files
4 (incl. scripts, references)
Skills in repo
273
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Scrape and search Reddit posts using Apify. An agent skill from gooseworks-ai/goose-skills.

  • Works in 3 steps: Competitor Tracking → Pain Point Discovery → Brand Monitoring
  • You need to find Reddit discussions
  • SKILL.md covers Quick Start, How the Script Works, CLI Reference and Tips for Small Subreddits, plus 5 more sections
  • Runs Python scripts from its folder; calls python3; reaches reddit.com; needs APIFY_API_TOKEN

What it does

Reddit Post Finder is an agent skill from gooseworks-ai/goose-skills. Scrape and search Reddit posts using Apify. Use when you need to find Reddit discussions, track competitor mentions, monitor product feedback, discover pain points, or analyze subreddit content. Supports keyword filtering, time-based searches, and subreddit-specific queries.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.2k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 5 other files, including scripts and reference files (for example `references/apify-config.md`, `scripts/search_reddit.py` and `skill.meta.json`).

It sits in Data & Analytics, covering Web scraping. It works with Reddit and Apify. The repository describes itself as: Library of Growth & GTM skills + data APIs for Claude Code, Codex, Cursor to run ads, social, content, lead gen, seo and data scraping. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • You need to find Reddit discussions
  • Track competitor mentions
  • Monitor product feedback
  • Discover pain points

Example prompts

  • “/reddit-post-finder”

Requirements

  • Python 3
  • A credential in APIFY_API_TOKEN

Workflow steps

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

  1. Competitor Tracking
  2. Pain Point Discovery
  3. Brand Monitoring

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 4bbe1ef. 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

    Ships 1 file in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • python3

    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:

    • reddit.com

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

  • Credentials

    Names these keys or tokens, usually read from environment variables:

    • APIFY_API_TOKEN

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

Context cost

Reddit Post Finder loads about 1.2k tokens when it runs, and up to ~2k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 74 tokens; SKILL.md has 382 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~74
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.2k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~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); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from gooseworks-ai/goose-skills at commit 4bbe1ef, republished under its MIT licence (© gooseworks-ai). 382 words, ~1,219 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/reddit-post-finder/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 3 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
reddit-post-finder
description
Scrape and search Reddit posts using Apify. Use when you need to find Reddit discussions, track competitor mentions, monitor product feedback, discover pain points, or analyze subreddit content. Supports keyword filtering, time-based searches, and subreddit-specific queries.

Reddit Post Finder

Scrape Reddit posts and comments using the Apify trudax/reddit-scraper-lite actor.

Quick Start

Requires APIFY_API_TOKEN env var (or --token flag).

bash
# Top posts from r/growthhacking in last week
python3 skills/reddit-post-finder/scripts/search_reddit.py \
  --subreddit growthhacking --days 7 --sort top --time week

# Hot posts from multiple subreddits
python3 skills/reddit-post-finder/scripts/search_reddit.py \
  --subreddit "growthhacking,gtmengineering" --days 7 --sort hot

# Keyword-filtered competitor tracking
python3 skills/reddit-post-finder/scripts/search_reddit.py \
  --subreddit LLMDevs \
  --keywords "Langfuse,Arize,Langsmith" \
  --days 30

# Human-readable summary table
python3 skills/reddit-post-finder/scripts/search_reddit.py \
  --subreddit growthhacking --days 7 --output summary

How the Script Works

  1. Builds full Reddit URLs for each subreddit (e.g. https://www.reddit.com/r/growthhacking/top/?t=week)
  2. Calls the Apify trudax/reddit-scraper-lite actor via REST API
  3. Polls until the run completes, then fetches the dataset
  4. Applies client-side keyword and date filtering
  5. Sorts by upvotes (descending) and outputs JSON or summary

CLI Reference

FlagDefaultDescription
--subredditrequiredSubreddit name(s), comma-separated
--keywordsnoneKeywords to filter (comma-separated, OR logic)
--days30Only include posts from the last N days
--max-posts50Max posts to scrape per subreddit
--sorttopSort: hot, top, new, rising
--timeweekTime window for top sort: hour, day, week, month, year, all
--outputjsonOutput format: json or summary
--tokenenv varApify token (prefer APIFY_API_TOKEN env var)
--timeout300Max seconds to wait for the Apify run

Tips for Small Subreddits

Small or low-traffic subreddits (e.g. r/gtmengineering) may return zero posts with --sort hot because the hot feed is nearly empty. Use --sort top --time week (or month) instead — this scrapes the top-ranked posts over the time window and reliably returns results.

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Direct API Usage

If calling the Apify API directly (e.g. via curl), note these required fields:

json
{
  "startUrls": [{"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/growthhacking/top/?t=week"}],
  "maxItems": 50
}

Key notes for trudax/reddit-scraper-lite:

  • Uses startUrls with full Reddit URLs (not a searches array for subreddit browsing)
  • Sort/time are controlled via the URL path (e.g. /top/?t=week), not separate input fields
  • Only startUrls and maxItems are confirmed working input fields
  • Does not support proxyConfiguration, scrollTimeout, or searchType

Output fields:

  • dataType — "post" or "comment"
  • title — Post title
  • body — Post body text
  • communityName — Subreddit name (without r/ prefix)
  • upVotes — Number of upvotes
  • numberOfComments — Comment count
  • url — Full URL to the post
  • createdAt — ISO timestamp of when the post was created

Common Workflows

1. Competitor Tracking
bash
python3 skills/reddit-post-finder/scripts/search_reddit.py \
  --subreddit "LLMDevs,MachineLearning,LocalLLaMA" \
  --keywords "Langfuse,Arize,Weights & Biases,Langsmith,Braintrust" \
  --days 30 --sort top --time month
2. Pain Point Discovery
bash
python3 skills/reddit-post-finder/scripts/search_reddit.py \
  --subreddit LLMDevs \
  --keywords "frustrating,difficult,hard to,wish there was,better way" \
  --days 30
3. Brand Monitoring
bash
python3 skills/reddit-post-finder/scripts/search_reddit.py \
  --subreddit "LLMDevs,MachineLearning" \
  --keywords "YourProductName" \
  --days 7 --sort new

Important: Always Include Post URLs

When presenting Reddit results to the user, always include the original post URL for every post. This is critical for allowing users to read the full discussion, comments, and context. Never return a summary table without links.

Output Format

Posts are returned as JSON array sorted by upvotes. Each post has:

json
{
  "dataType": "post",
  "title": "Post title",
  "body": "Post body...",
  "communityName": "growthhacking",
  "upVotes": 42,
  "numberOfComments": 15,
  "createdAt": "2026-02-18T12:00:00.000Z",
  "url": "https://reddit.com/r/..."
}

Configuration

See references/apify-config.md for detailed API configuration, token setup, and rate limits.

© gooseworks-ai, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

SKILL.md and 3 other files (scripts, references) in skills/monitoring/capabilities/reddit-post-finder of gooseworks-ai/goose-skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • references/apify-config.md
  • scripts/search_reddit.py
  • skill.meta.json

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 4bbe1ef

Used in 1 other repository

We found 1 copy of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 1 other GitHub owner. This page covers the copy in gooseworks-ai/goose-skills, which our catalogue first saw on October 9, 2026.

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Questions about Reddit Post Finder

What does Reddit Post Finder do?

Scrape and search Reddit posts using Apify. An agent skill from gooseworks-ai/goose-skills. Reddit Post Finder is an agent skill from gooseworks-ai/goose-skills. Scrape and search Reddit posts using Apify.

When should I use Reddit Post Finder?

Reddit Post Finder fits situations like: you need to find Reddit discussions; track competitor mentions; monitor product feedback; discover pain points.

How do I install Reddit Post Finder in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add gooseworks-ai/goose-skills --skill reddit-post-finder -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/monitoring/capabilities/reddit-post-finder in gooseworks-ai/goose-skills) into .claude/skills/reddit-post-finder in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Reddit Post Finder in Codex?

Run `npx skills add gooseworks-ai/goose-skills --skill reddit-post-finder -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/monitoring/capabilities/reddit-post-finder in gooseworks-ai/goose-skills) into .agents/skills/reddit-post-finder in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Reddit Post Finder 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 gooseworks-ai/goose-skills --skill reddit-post-finder -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-post-finder, .gemini/skills/reddit-post-finder, .github/skills/reddit-post-finder and .opencode/skills/reddit-post-finder in your project.

What does Reddit Post Finder need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Reddit Post Finder needs Python for the scripts in its folder, the command-line tools its instructions call (python3) and credentials named APIFY_API_TOKEN. Our summary lists: Python 3; A credential in APIFY_API_TOKEN.

Does Reddit Post Finder access the network?

SKILL.md names 1 domain. In commands or code: reddit.com; the agent is likely to contact it when it follows the instructions. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Reddit Post Finder 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. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.

What licence does Reddit Post Finder use?

Reddit Post Finder 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 Post Finder use?

About 1.2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.9k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 813 tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

What are the alternatives to Reddit Post Finder?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Reddit Post Finder: Apify Reddit Scraper (apify/awesome-skills, 266 stars), Pp Apify (mvanhorn/printing-press-library, 2.1k stars), Apify Multi-Platform Scraper (apify/agent-skills, 2.4k stars) and Apify CLI (apify/apify-cli, 256 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Reddit Post Finder?

gooseworks-ai (a GitHub organization) maintains it in gooseworks-ai/goose-skills, which has 1,242 GitHub stars. The repository holds 273 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 10, 2026.

Source: gooseworks-ai/goose-skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.