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With this MCP, the AI can query Reddit's post data and summarize it.

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Overview

MCP Reddit is a server designed to interact with large language models like Claude, allowing users to query and summarize Reddit's post data.

To use MCP Reddit, set up the server with Docker, configure your Reddit API credentials, and use the provided tools to search and retrieve posts from specific subreddits.

  • Search for posts in specific subreddits. - Retrieve detailed information and comments for posts. - Browse trending posts in subreddits.
  1. Analyzing popular discussions in specific subreddits.
  2. Summarizing content from Reddit for research purposes.
  3. Assisting users in finding relevant posts based on queries.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp-reddit in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-reddit-wllcnm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-reddit-wllcnm"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-reddit-wllcnm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-reddit-wllcnm"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-reddit-wllcnm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-reddit-wllcnm"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-reddit-wllcnm": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-reddit-wllcnm"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-reddit-wllcnm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-reddit-wllcnm"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-reddit-wllcnm": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-reddit-wllcnm"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What are the prerequisites for using MCP Reddit?

You need Docker, Python 3.12+, and Reddit API credentials.

Is there a limit on API calls?

Yes, Reddit API has rate limits that you need to consider.

Can I run MCP Reddit locally?

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