reddit-scraperRead 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.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install javicasper/reddit-scraperRead and search Reddit posts using the public JSON API. No API key required.
# Read top posts from a subreddit
python3 /root/clawd/skills/reddit/scripts/reddit_scraper.py --subreddit LocalLLaMA --limit 5
# Search for posts
python3 /root/clawd/skills/reddit/scripts/reddit_scraper.py --search "clawdbot" --limit 5
# Read newest posts
python3 /root/clawd/skills/reddit/scripts/reddit_scraper.py --subreddit ClaudeAI --sort nuevos --limit 5| Option | Short | Description | Default |
|--------|-------|-------------|---------|
| --subreddit | -s | Subreddit name (without r/) | - |
| --search | -q | Search query | - |
| --sort | - | Sort: hot, new, top, populares, nuevos, rising | top |
| --time | -t | Time filter: hour, day, week, month, year, all | day |
| --limit | -n | Number of posts (max 100) | 25 |
| --json | -j | Output as JSON | false |
| --verbose | -v | Show post preview text | false |
# Top posts of the day (default)
python3 /root/clawd/skills/reddit/scripts/reddit_scraper.py --subreddit programming
# Hot posts
python3 /root/clawd/skills/reddit/scripts/reddit_scraper.py --subreddit programming --sort hot
# New posts
python3 /root/clawd/skills/reddit/scripts/reddit_scraper.py --subreddit programming --sort nuevos
# Top posts of the week
python3 /root/clawd/skills/reddit/scripts/reddit_scraper.py --subreddit programming --sort top --time week# Search all of Reddit
python3 /root/clawd/skills/reddit/scripts/reddit_scraper.py --search "machine learning"
# Search within a subreddit
python3 /root/clawd/skills/reddit/scripts/reddit_scraper.py --subreddit selfhosted --search "docker"
# Search with time filter
python3 /root/clawd/skills/reddit/scripts/reddit_scraper.py --search "AI news" --time week# Get raw JSON data for processing
python3 /root/clawd/skills/reddit/scripts/reddit_scraper.py --subreddit technology --limit 3 --jsontitle: Post titleauthor: Usernamescore: Upvotes (net)num_comments: Comment counturl: Link URLpermalink: Reddit discussion URLsubreddit: Subreddit namecreated_utc: Unix timestampselftext: Post text (first 200 chars)upvote_ratio: Upvote percentage (0-1)See TECHNICAL.md for implementation details.
Generated Mar 1, 2026
Startups can use the Reddit scraper to monitor discussions on subreddits like r/startups or r/technology to identify trending topics, gauge public sentiment on new technologies, and understand competitor mentions. This helps in refining product strategies and staying ahead of market shifts.
Media companies can scrape Reddit for viral posts and discussions on subreddits like r/news or r/worldnews to source story ideas and track breaking events. By analyzing top posts with filters like time and sort, they can quickly gather user-generated content for articles or social media updates.
Researchers can use the skill to collect data from niche subreddits, such as r/psychology or r/sociology, for qualitative analysis on public opinions and behaviors. The JSON output allows for easy data processing to study trends, sentiment, and community interactions over time.
E-commerce businesses can track mentions of their products or brands on subreddits like r/shopping or specific product communities to monitor customer feedback and identify issues. This enables proactive customer service and insights for improving marketing campaigns based on real user discussions.
Marketing agencies can scrape Reddit to analyze how competitors are discussed in relevant subreddits, such as r/marketing or industry-specific groups. By searching for keywords and sorting by engagement, they can assess brand perception and adapt strategies to better target audiences.
Develop a subscription-based software that integrates this Reddit scraper to offer automated monitoring and analytics dashboards for businesses. Users pay monthly for real-time alerts, sentiment analysis, and custom reports on Reddit discussions, targeting SMEs and enterprises.
Sell curated datasets extracted via the scraper to academic institutions and market research firms. Offer pre-processed JSON data on specific topics or subreddits, with options for historical analysis and trend reports, generating revenue through one-time purchases or annual licenses.
Offer consulting services to help companies integrate the Reddit scraper into their existing workflows, such as CRM systems or internal tools. Charge for setup, customization, and ongoing support, targeting businesses that lack technical expertise but need tailored Reddit monitoring solutions.
💬 Integration Tip
Integrate this skill by calling the Python script via subprocess in your application, using command-line arguments for subreddit or search queries, and parse the JSON output for easy data handling in web dashboards or reports.
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