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Reddit MCP Server (Reddit MCP Buddy)

Updated June 2026

The Reddit MCP Server (Reddit MCP Buddy) MCP server, built by karanb192 (Community), provides a clean, LLM-optimized MCP server that lets Claude Desktop and other AI assistants browse Reddit, search posts, and analyze user activity with zero setup and no Reddit API registration required. It is community-built and best for Search.

by karanb192 (Community)

About

A clean, LLM-optimized MCP server that lets Claude Desktop and other AI assistants browse Reddit, search posts, and analyze user activity with zero setup and no Reddit API registration required. Core tools include `browse_subreddit` (hot/new/top/rising/controversial sorting across any subreddit, "all", or "popular", with time-range filters), `search_reddit` (query across all of Reddit or a specific subreddit, filterable by author/time/flair, sortable by relevance/hot/top/new/comments), `get_post_details` (fetch a post plus its full comment thread from a Reddit URL in any format — reddit.com, old./new./np./m.reddit.com, or redd.it short links — or from a bare post ID), and `user_analysis` (karma, post/comment history, and active subreddits for any username). A three-tier authentication system scales from 10 requests/minute with zero config up to 100 requests/minute when Reddit API credentials are supplied, so it works instantly out of the box and scales up for heavier use. The project deliberately avoids fabricated "sentiment analysis" or made-up metrics, focusing on clean, structured Reddit data formatted for LLM consumption. Install as a Claude Desktop Extension (.mcpb one-click download), via NPM (`npx -y reddit-mcp-buddy`), or through the official MCP Registry — it is fully TypeScript, actively maintained, and one of the most-starred Reddit MCP integrations available.

Installation

npm / npx
npx -y reddit-mcp-buddy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reddit MCP Server (Reddit MCP Buddy)?
Reddit MCP Server (Reddit MCP Buddy) is an MCP server built by karanb192 (Community). A clean, LLM-optimized MCP server that lets Claude Desktop and other AI assistants browse Reddit, search posts, and analyze user activity with zero setup and no Reddit API registration required. Core tools include `browse_subreddit` (hot/new/top/rising/controversial sorting across any subreddit, "all", or "popular", with time-range filters), `search_reddit` (query across all of Reddit or a specific subreddit, filterable by author/time/flair, sortable by relevance/hot/top/new/comments), `get_post_details` (fetch a post plus its full comment thread from a Reddit URL in any format — reddit.com, old./new./np./m.reddit.com, or redd.it short links — or from a bare post ID), and `user_analysis` (karma, post/comment history, and active subreddits for any username). A three-tier authentication system scales from 10 requests/minute with zero config up to 100 requests/minute when Reddit API credentials are supplied, so it works instantly out of the box and scales up for heavier use. The project deliberately avoids fabricated "sentiment analysis" or made-up metrics, focusing on clean, structured Reddit data formatted for LLM consumption. Install as a Claude Desktop Extension (.mcpb one-click download), via NPM (`npx -y reddit-mcp-buddy`), or through the official MCP Registry — it is fully TypeScript, actively maintained, and one of the most-starred Reddit MCP integrations available.
Who built Reddit MCP Server (Reddit MCP Buddy)?
Reddit MCP Server (Reddit MCP Buddy) was built by karanb192 (Community).
Is Reddit MCP Server (Reddit MCP Buddy) free?
Yes, Reddit MCP Server (Reddit MCP Buddy) has a free option. The MCP server is free and open-source. Reddit API: Free for non-commercial use with rate limits. Commercial use requires a paid plan.
How do I install Reddit MCP Server (Reddit MCP Buddy)?
Install Reddit MCP Server (Reddit MCP Buddy) with npm: npx -y reddit-mcp-buddy
What does Reddit MCP Server (Reddit MCP Buddy) integrate with?
Reddit MCP Server (Reddit MCP Buddy) integrates with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf, Cline.

Repo Health

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Local/stdio install — runs on your machine, so there is no remote endpoint to verify live. Trust signal below is from the source repo.

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Quick Info

Install Type
npm
Author
karanb192 (Community)
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