Reddit MCP Server
Reddit MCP server provides AI assistants with the ability to browse subreddits, search content, analyze user activity, and discover trending topics across Reddit's communities.
Overview
The Reddit MCP Server connects AI assistants to the front page of the internet. With over 430 million monthly active users and 100,000+ active communities, Reddit is one of the largest sources of user-generated content and discussion. This server enables AI models to browse subreddits, search posts and comments, analyze user activity, and discover trending discussions.
Community MCP Server:
No API key required — uses Reddit's public interface for browsing and searching
Key Features
Browse Subreddits
View posts from any subreddit sorted by hot, new, top, or rising
Search Content
Search across Reddit for posts, comments, and communities matching your query
User Analysis
View user profiles, posting history, and activity patterns across communities
Trending Topics
Discover trending discussions, viral posts, and emerging topics in real-time
Thread & Comments
Read full discussion threads with comment trees and nested replies
Multi-Community
Search and browse across multiple subreddits simultaneously
Available Tools
Quick Reference
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
browse_subreddit | View posts from a subreddit with sorting options |
search_reddit | Search posts and comments across all of Reddit |
get_post_details | Get full post content and comment thread |
get_user_info | View user profile and posting history |
get_trending | Get currently trending topics and discussions |
search_subreddits | Find subreddits by topic or keyword |
Detailed Usage
browse_subreddit▶
Browse posts from any subreddit with sort and time filter options.
{
"subreddit": "artificial",
"sort": "hot",
"limit": 25
}
search_reddit▶
Search across all of Reddit for posts and discussions matching your query.
{
"query": "best AI coding tools 2025",
"sort": "relevance",
"limit": 20
}
get_trending▶
Discover trending discussions and popular content currently active on Reddit.
{
"category": "all",
"limit": 15
}
get_post_details▶
Get full post content including the body text, media, and all comments.
{
"post_id": "t3_abc123",
"include_comments": true,
"comment_limit": 50
}
Installation
{
"mcpServers": {
"reddit": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "reddit-mcp"]
}
}
}
No API Key Required:
This server uses Reddit's public interface and does not require authentication for read-only operations
Use Cases
Market Research
Analyze Reddit discussions to understand consumer sentiment, product feedback, and market trends.
Content Discovery
Find viral content, popular discussions, and trending topics for content inspiration.
Community Insights
Understand what specific communities are talking about and identify key pain points and interests.
Competitive Analysis
Monitor how competitors are discussed across Reddit and gather competitive intelligence.
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