Reddit MCP Server
by Arindam200
The Reddit MCP Server enables AI assistants to access and interact with Reddit content using the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and PRAW. It provides tools for analyzing users, subreddits, and posts, as well as creating content.
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What is Reddit MCP Server?
The Reddit MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that allows AI assistants to interface with Reddit content. It uses the Python Reddit API Wrapper (PRAW) to provide access to user information, subreddit statistics, top posts, and more.
How to use Reddit MCP Server?
To use the server, clone the repository, configure the claude_desktop_config.json or mcp.json file with your Reddit API credentials and the correct paths, and restart Claude Desktop or Cursor. Then, you can use the available tools through the AI assistant with example queries provided.
Key features of Reddit MCP Server
Get detailed user information with engagement analysis
Fetch and analyze top posts from any subreddit
Get comprehensive subreddit statistics and health metrics
View trending subreddits with growth patterns
Create strategic posts with timing recommendations
Reply to posts and comments with engagement optimization
AI-driven insights and recommendations
Smart response formatting with engagement metrics
Use cases of Reddit MCP Server
Analyzing Reddit user activity and engagement
Monitoring subreddit trends and statistics
Creating and optimizing Reddit posts and comments
Integrating Reddit data into AI-powered applications
FAQ from Reddit MCP Server
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
MCP is a standard for enabling AI assistants to interface with external services, tools, and data sources.
What Reddit API credentials do I need?
What Reddit API credentials do I need?
You need a client ID and client secret for read-only access. For posting and commenting, you also need a username and password.
Where do I configure the MCP server?
Where do I configure the MCP server?
For Claude, save the configuration as claude_desktop_config.json in the Claude Desktop configuration directory. For Cursor, save it as mcp.json in the Cursor configuration directory.
What are some example queries I can use?
What are some example queries I can use?
Examples include: "Analyze u/spez's Reddit activity", "Show me the top posts from r/Python this week", and "Create a post in r/Python about a new project".
What kind of analysis does the server provide?
What kind of analysis does the server provide?
The server provides AI-driven analysis of users, posts, and communities, including engagement patterns, performance metrics, and growth patterns.