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MCP Server Reddit

by Hawstein

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What is mcp-server-reddit

mcp-server-reddit is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server developed by Hawstein, designed to provide AI systems with access to Reddit's public API. This server enables Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with Reddit content, including browsing frontpage posts, accessing subreddit information, and reading post comments. By leveraging the MCP protocol, mcp-server-reddit facilitates seamless and secure connections between AI systems and Reddit, allowing them to retrieve real-time data for various applications.

How to Use mcp-server-reddit

Using mcp-server-reddit is straightforward, especially if you're working with AI systems that support the MCP protocol. Here’s how you can get started:

  • Installing with ClaudeMind: The easiest way to use mcp-server-reddit is via the ClaudeMind desktop app. Simply download and install ClaudeMind, navigate to the Servers page, find mcp-server-reddit, and click Install. This process requires no technical skills, as ClaudeMind handles all the setup for you.

  • Using the uv Tool: With uv, no specific installation is needed. You can run mcp-server-reddit directly using the uvx command.

  • Installing via PIP: Alternatively, you can install mcp-server-reddit using pip. Run pip install mcp-server-reddit in your terminal. After installation, execute the server with the command python -m mcp_server_reddit.

  • Configuration: Once installed, configure your AI application to use the server. For example, in Claude or Zed applications, add the server command and arguments to your settings.json file to ensure proper integration.

Key Features of mcp-server-reddit

mcp-server-reddit offers a variety of tools to interact with Reddit's data, making it a powerful resource for AI systems:

  • Frontpage Access: Retrieve hot posts from Reddit's frontpage using the get_frontpage_posts tool. You can customize the number of posts displayed with an optional limit argument.

  • Subreddit Information: Use get_subreddit_info to gather details about any subreddit by specifying its name.

  • Post Retrieval: Fetch hot, new, top, or rising posts from specific subreddits with tools like get_subreddit_hot_posts, get_subreddit_new_posts, and more. These tools allow specifying the number of posts to retrieve and, for top posts, the time range.

  • Post Content and Comments: The get_post_content tool provides detailed content of a specific post, along with comments. Similarly, get_post_comments fetches comments from a post, both tools allowing customization of comment limits and depths.

These features make mcp-server-reddit an essential tool for AI models needing real-time access to Reddit's vast array of user-generated content. Whether for analysis, monitoring trends, or enhancing AI interactions, mcp-server-reddit provides the necessary functionalities to tap into Reddit data effectively.

How to Use

To use the mcp-server-reddit, follow these steps:

  1. Visit https://github.com/Hawste...
  2. Follow the setup instructions to create an account (if required)
  3. Connect the MCP server to your Claude Desktop application
  4. Start using mcp-server-reddit capabilities within your Claude conversations

Additional Information

Created

February 6, 2025

Company

Hawstein

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