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reddit-mcp-server
CommunityMCP server by jordanburke · updated · ★ 291 · 391 downloads a week
Reddit MCP server with full read/write - posts, comments, search, and content creation. reddit-mcp-server is a community project by jordanburke, not verified by a company domain.
Install reddit-mcp-server
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add reddit-mcp-server -- npx -y reddit-mcp-serverRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"reddit-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"reddit-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"reddit-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"reddit-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"reddit-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"reddit-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add reddit-mcp-server -- npx -y reddit-mcp-server{
"mcpServers": {
"reddit-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"reddit-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add reddit-mcp-server npx -y reddit-mcp-serverGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the reddit-mcp-server block.
Last commit 6 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
Clear description, published package or server URL, 291 stars, original repository
No risky patterns in the files we checked
What you need
| Setting | Needed | What it is |
|---|---|---|
REDDIT_Environment variable | Optional | Reddit app client ID (optional - enables higher rate limits) |
REDDIT_Environment variable, secret | Optional | Reddit app client secret |
REDDIT_Environment variable | Optional | Reddit username (required for write operations) |
REDDIT_Environment variable, secret | Optional | Reddit password (required for write operations) |
REDDIT_Environment variable | Optional | Authentication mode: auto, authenticated, or anonymous |
REDDIT_Environment variable | Optional | Write safeguards: off, standard (default), or strict |
REDDIT_Environment variable | Optional | Bot disclosure footer: auto or off (default) |
REDDIT_Environment variable | Optional | Custom bot footer text (used with REDDIT_BOT_DISCLOSURE=auto) |
From the publisher's entry in the official MCP Registry. Required settings are already in the install config below as placeholders.
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reddit-mcp-server: common questions
How do I install reddit-mcp-server?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add reddit-mcp-server -- npx -y reddit-mcp-server. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is reddit-mcp-server the official server?
reddit-mcp-server is a community project by jordanburke, not verified by a company domain.
Is reddit-mcp-server free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is reddit-mcp-server safe to use?
It scores 82 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality B. Security check: grade A, no risky patterns found in the files checked. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to reddit-mcp-server?
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Does reddit-mcp-server work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.