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About this skill

/reddit

Reddit engagement automation — from finding relevant posts to writing authentic comments and tracking results. Comment-first strategy: build karma and reputation before any self-promotion.

Philosophy

  • Value first, product never (in comments) — genuinely help, mention product only when directly asked
  • Comment-first — 30+ comments before any self-promotional post
  • Read before write — analyze post, existing comments, subreddit culture before drafting
  • Track everything — karma growth, engagement rates, what works

Routing

User says Action
/reddit setup <project> Go to Setup section
/reddit find [subreddit] Go to Find Posts section
/reddit comment [url] Go to Comment section
/reddit post <subreddit> Go to Write Post section
/reddit status Go to Status section
/reddit batch [subreddit] Go to Batch Mode — find + comment x3

MCP Tools

Playwright (required for posting)

  • browser_navigate(url) — go to Reddit page
  • browser_snapshot() — read page structure (accessibility tree, NOT screenshots)
  • browser_click(ref) — click elements
  • browser_type(ref, text) — type text
  • browser_wait_for(state) — wait for page load

SoloGraph (optional, for search)

  • web_search(query) — search Reddit threads
  • kb_search(query) — find project context
  • project_info(name) — get project details

If MCP tools not available, use WebSearch/WebFetch as fallback.

Scripts (no MCP needed)

  • scripts/check-karma.sh <username> — check karma, account age, posting readiness
  • scripts/search-posts.sh <subreddit> [query] [sort] — find posts via Reddit JSON API
  • scripts/check-post.sh <url> — read post content + top comments

Use scripts first (faster, no Playwright needed). Fall back to Playwright for posting.

Setup

First-time setup for a project. Creates profile and tracking files.

  1. Parse project from $ARGUMENTS or ask user.
  2. Read PRD/README to extract: problem, solution, ICP, key features, competitor names.
  3. Identify target subreddits — search for where ICP hangs out:
    • Language/framework subs (r/rust, r/python, r/javascript)
    • Domain subs (r/selfhosted, r/devops, r/ClaudeAI)
    • General tech (r/programming, r/webdev)
  4. Research each subreddit:
    • Read sidebar rules (via WebFetch or Playwright)
    • Check self-promotion policy
    • Note posting format, flairs, weekly threads
    • Find top posts to understand culture
  5. Write profile to docs/reddit/profile.md:
# Reddit Profile: {Project Name}

**Product:** {one-line}
**ICP:** {target persona}
**Value prop for Reddit:** {what genuine help can we offer}

## Target Subreddits

| Subreddit | Members | Self-promo | Culture | Best content type |
|-----------|---------|------------|---------|-------------------|
| r/xxx | NNNk | rules... | tone... | type... |

## Search Keywords
- Problem: {what users complain about}
- Solution: {what users search for}
- Competitors: {names for "vs" and "alternative" threads}

## Voice Guide
- Tone: {casual/technical/friendly}
- Never say: {banned phrases — "game-changer", "revolutionary", etc.}
- Always: {disclose affiliation, lead with value}
  1. Create tracking file docs/reddit/tracking.md:
# Reddit Tracking

## Stats
- Account: {username}
- Starting karma: {N}
- Comments posted: 0
- Posts made: 0

## Activity Log
<!-- entries added by /reddit comment and /reddit post -->

Find Posts

Find posts worth commenting on in a subreddit.

  1. Load profile from docs/reddit/profile.md.
  2. Search for relevant threads:
    • Via WebSearch: "{keyword}" site:reddit.com/r/{subreddit} for each keyword group
    • Or via Playwright: navigate to reddit.com/r/{subreddit}/new/ and reddit.com/r/{subreddit}/rising/
  3. Filter posts:
    • Less than 7 days old (prefer < 24h for visibility)
    • 2-30 comments (active but not buried)
    • Matches problem/solution/competitor keywords
    • NOT already commented on (check tracking)
  4. Score and rank top 5 posts by:
    • Relevance to our expertise (high)
    • Comment count sweet spot (medium = best)
    • Recency (newer = better)
    • Can we genuinely help? (must be yes)
  5. Output ranked list with URLs, titles, why each is good.

Comment

Write and optionally post a comment on a specific Reddit post.

Step 1: Load Context

  • Read docs/reddit/profile.md for voice guide
  • Read docs/reddit/tracking.md to check we haven't commented on this post
  • Read references/style-guide.md for comment patterns

Step 2: Deep Analysis

Navigate to the post URL (via Playwright or WebFetch):

  • Read the full post — understand what OP actually asks
  • Read existing comments — understand tone, what's been said, gaps
  • Identify OP's intent: asking for help? sharing experience? seeking opinions?
  • Decide angle: what unique value can we add that others haven't?

Step 3: Draft Comment

Write a comment following these rules:

  • Match subreddit tone — casual for r/ClaudeAI, technical for r/rust
  • Lead with value — first 2-3 sentences directly address OP's question
  • Be specific — code snippets, numbers, concrete steps > vague advice
  • 1-2 focused points — don't try to cover everything
  • No product mention unless directly relevant AND we have 10+ comments in this sub
  • If mentioning product: last paragraph, with "I work on X" disclosure

Step 4: Anti-Spam Review

Check the draft against references/spam-signals.md:

  • No marketing language ("game-changer", "revolutionary", "10x")
  • No link in first comment on a subreddit
  • Not a copy of any previous comment
  • Directly addresses OP's question (not tangential)
  • Would be useful even if product didn't exist
  • Reads like a human, not a press release
  • No emoji overuse (0-1 max)

If any check fails: rewrite.

Step 5: Post (if Playwright available and user approves)

  1. browser_navigate(post_url)
  2. browser_snapshot() — find comment input
  3. browser_click(comment_box_ref)
  4. browser_type(comment_box_ref, comment_text)
  5. browser_click(submit_button_ref)
  6. browser_snapshot() — verify posted, get permalink

If Playwright not available: copy comment to clipboard via pbcopy.

Step 6: Track

Update docs/reddit/tracking.md:

### {YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM} r/{subreddit}
- **Post:** [{title}]({url})
- **Comment:** [{permalink}]({comment_url})
- **Angle:** {what value we provided}
- **Product mentioned:** yes/no

Write Post

Create a Reddit post for a specific subreddit.

  1. Pre-flight checks:

    • Do we have 10+ tracked comments in this subreddit? If no: STOP, comment more first.
    • Check subreddit rules for post format, flairs, allowed content types.
    • Check if showcase/self-promo threads exist (e.g., "Showoff Saturday").

  2. Determine post type:

    Type When to use
    Experience sharing We solved a hard problem — share the story
    Technical deep-dive Interesting approach worth discussing
    Tool announcement Only in subs that allow it, with heavy context
    Question/discussion Genuine question that sparks conversation

  3. Draft post:

    • Title: specific, accurate, matches sub format (check top posts)
    • Body: value-first structure from references/post-templates.md
    • Links: max 1-2, put extras in first comment
    • Flair: match subreddit requirements

  4. Review against rules:

    • 90/10 rule: 90% value, 10% promotional
    • No clickbait titles
    • Follows subreddit-specific format
    • Would you upvote this if it wasn't yours?

  5. Post via Playwright or copy to clipboard.

  6. After posting:

    • Monitor comments for 2 hours
    • Reply to every comment (boosts ranking)
    • Track in docs/reddit/tracking.md

Batch Mode

Efficient mode: find 3 posts + write 3 comments in one session.

  1. Load profile and tracking.
  2. Run scripts/check-karma.sh to verify account status.
  3. Run scripts/search-posts.sh for target subreddit.
  4. For top 3 candidates, run Comment flow sequentially.
  5. Wait 5-10 minutes between comments (rate limiting).
  6. Write structured summary to docs/reddit/batch-{date}.json:
{
  "date": "2026-03-25",
  "subreddit": "r/ClaudeAI",
  "comments_posted": 3,
  "posts": [
    {"url": "...", "title": "...", "angle": "...", "product_mentioned": false}
  ],
  "karma_before": 37,
  "karma_after": null
}
  1. Print human summary: 3 comments posted, links, karma status.

Status

Show current Reddit engagement stats.

  1. Read docs/reddit/tracking.md.
  2. Count: total comments, comments per subreddit, posts made.
  3. Calculate: comments since last promotional post (10:1 ratio check).
  4. Show readiness: "Ready to post in r/X" or "Need N more comments in r/X".

Critical Rules

  1. Never post without reading the full thread — context is everything
  2. Never mention product in first 10 comments in any subreddit
  3. Never post same content to multiple subreddits — customize each
  4. Never argue with moderators — accept removal gracefully
  5. Always disclose affiliation when mentioning your product
  6. Minimum 5 minute gap between comments (avoid rate limiting)
  7. No vote manipulation — never ask for upvotes anywhere
  8. Use browser_snapshot not browser_take_screenshot — saves tokens
  9. Navigate by URL (browser_navigate) not clicking links — prevents errors

Gotchas

  1. Reddit spam filter on low-karma accounts — new or inactive accounts get auto-filtered. Build 50+ karma with genuine comments before any self-promo posts. If filtered: message mods via modmail (sidebar link), don't repost.
  2. Links trigger spam filter — first comment with a link in a new subreddit often gets caught. Post text-only comments first, add links only after established.
  3. Subreddit AI content rules — r/rust and others may remove posts with AI-generated content. Be transparent about AI-assisted development but ensure comments are genuinely human-directed.
  4. Rate limiting — Reddit throttles new/low-karma accounts. If you see "you're doing that too much", wait 10 minutes. Don't retry immediately.
  5. Old Reddit vs New Reddit — old.reddit.com has better search. Use new.reddit.com for posting (Playwright works better with new UI).
  6. Playwright login state — Reddit login persists in browser session. If logged out: user must log in manually (browser_navigate("https://www.reddit.com/login")), skill can't enter credentials.

Notes

  • This skill complements /community-outreach (which finds threads) and /content-gen (which generates post copy). Use /reddit for the actual engagement loop.
  • For Reddit Ads, see the reddit-ads skill from kostja94/marketing-skills.
  • Karma builds compound: each good comment makes the next one more visible.