Reddit MCP Server

Enables browsing, searching, and reading content from Reddit through the Model Context Protocol.

Local serverstdioPython★ 18

What is the Reddit MCP Server?

Enables browsing, searching, and reading content from Reddit through the Model Context Protocol.

What it actually does

A plug-and-play MCP server to browse, search, and read Reddit.

  • Detailed parameter validation with pydantic
  • Uses the reliable PRAW library under the hood
  • Built-in rate limiting protection thanks to PRAW

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
get_commentAccess a comment
get_comments_by_submissionAccess comments of a submission
get_submissionAccess a submission
get_subredditAccess a subreddit by name
search_postsSearch posts in a subreddit
search_subredditsSearch subreddits by name or description

How to install the Reddit MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "reddit": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "reddit-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "REDDIT_CLIENT_ID": "<client_id>",
        "REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET": "<client_secret>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Maintainer configuration example. Replace example paths and credential placeholders before connecting.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
REDDIT_CLIENT_IDConfiguration value read at startup.Optional
REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRETCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Reddit to get comment.”
  • “Use Reddit to get comments by submission.”
  • “Use Reddit to get submission.”

Frequently asked questions

You can install Reddit MCP using PIP or UVX. After installation, configure your MCP client (like Claude Desktop) with your Reddit API credentials (client ID and client secret) to begin using the exposed tools.