reddit-search-but-freeReddit research skill — zero auth, zero dependencies, three data providers. Search posts, read threads with comments, monitor subreddits, analyze users, trac...
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install minilozio/reddit-search-but-freeGrade Fair — based on market validation, documentation quality, package completeness, maintenance status, and authenticity signals.
Sends data to undocumented external endpoint (potential exfiltration)
Post → https://www.reddit.com/user/Pleasant_Mission_63/Calls external URL not in known-safe list
https://github.com/minilozio/reddit-research/blob/main/LICENSEAI Analysis
The skill uses public, read-only Reddit JSON endpoints and third-party archival services (PullPush, Arctic Shift) for its stated research purpose, with no evidence of credential harvesting or hidden instructions. The flagged 'UNKNOWN_DATA_SINK' appears to be a normal Reddit user profile link, not an exfiltration endpoint. The 'UNDOCUMENTED_EXTERNAL' link points to a public GitHub license file, which is benign.
Audited Apr 18, 2026 · audit v1.0
Generated Mar 22, 2026
Companies can use this skill to gather authentic user feedback on products or services by searching Reddit for discussions, complaints, and feature requests. For example, a tech startup could search for 'best project management tools' to identify pain points and opportunities in the market, using providers like PullPush for historical trends.
Organizations can monitor subreddits related to their brand or industry to detect negative sentiment, scams, or PR crises early. By setting up watchlists and using comment search, they can track mentions in real-time and respond proactively, such as searching for 'company name scam' with the Reddit provider.
Researchers can analyze Reddit data to study public opinions, social trends, or community behaviors without API costs. For instance, a sociologist could use Arctic Shift to archive historical posts from specific subreddits like r/politics, enabling longitudinal studies on discourse patterns.
Content marketers can identify trending topics and unanswered questions by searching Reddit threads, helping to create targeted blog posts or videos. Using the multi-subreddit feed, they can aggregate popular discussions from niches like r/fitness and r/nutrition to generate engaging content ideas.
IT professionals or developers can search Reddit for solutions to technical issues, leveraging the comment search with PullPush to find deleted or older posts. For example, searching 'specific error code' in subreddits like r/techsupport can provide community-sourced fixes faster than official documentation.
Offer a free tier for basic Reddit searches and monitoring, with paid upgrades for advanced features like historical data access, automated reports, and higher rate limits. Revenue can come from subscription plans targeting marketers and researchers who need deeper insights.
Package the skill's capabilities into a paid API that other developers can integrate into their applications, providing easy access to Reddit data without managing providers or rate limits. Revenue streams include pay-per-request models or monthly API keys for businesses.
Provide bespoke research services using the skill to generate insights for clients in industries like finance or marketing, such as sentiment analysis or competitor monitoring. Revenue is generated through project-based fees or retainer agreements for ongoing analysis.
💬 Integration Tip
Integrate this skill into workflows by automating watchlist checks on a schedule and using the JSON output option for easy data parsing in other tools.
Scored Apr 19, 2026
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