Reddit Automation

Reddit Automation via Rube MCP

Overview

This public intake copy packages plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills-claude/skills/reddit-automation from https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills into the native Omni Skills editorial shape without hiding its origin.

Use it when the operator needs the upstream workflow, support files, and repository context to stay intact while the public validator and private enhancer continue their normal downstream flow.

This intake keeps the copied upstream files intact and uses the external_source block in metadata.json plus ORIGIN.md as the provenance anchor for review.

Reddit Automation via Rube MCP Automate Reddit operations through Composio's Reddit toolkit via Rube MCP.

Imported source sections that did not map cleanly to the public headings are still preserved below or in the support files. Notable imported sections: Prerequisites, Common Patterns, Known Pitfalls, Limitations.

When to Use This Skill

Use this section as the trigger filter. It should make the activation boundary explicit before the operator loads files, runs commands, or opens a pull request.

• This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
• Use when the request clearly matches the imported source intent: Automate Reddit tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): search subreddits, create posts, manage comments, and browse top content. Always search tools first for current schemas.
• Use when the operator should preserve upstream workflow detail instead of rewriting the process from scratch.
• Use when provenance needs to stay visible in the answer, PR, or review packet.
• Use when copied upstream references, examples, or scripts materially improve the answer.
• Use when the workflow should remain reviewable in the public intake repo before the private enhancer takes over.

Operating Table

Workflow

This workflow is intentionally editorial and operational at the same time. It keeps the imported source useful to the operator while still satisfying the public intake standards that feed the downstream enhancer flow.

1. Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming RUBESEARCHTOOLS responds
2. Call RUBEMANAGECONNECTIONS with toolkit reddit
3. If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete Reddit OAuth
4. Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows
5. REDDITSEARCHACROSS_SUBREDDITS - Search for posts matching a query [Required]
6. query: Search terms
7. subreddit: Limit search to a specific subreddit (optional)

Imported Workflow Notes

Imported: Setup

Get Rube MCP: Add https://rube.app/mcp as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.

1. Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS responds
2. Call RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit reddit
3. If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete Reddit OAuth
4. Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows

Imported: Core Workflows

1. Search Reddit

When to use: User wants to find posts across subreddits

Tool sequence:

1. REDDIT_SEARCH_ACROSS_SUBREDDITS - Search for posts matching a query [Required]

Key parameters:

• query: Search terms
• subreddit: Limit search to a specific subreddit (optional)
• sort: Sort results by 'relevance', 'hot', 'top', 'new', 'comments'
• time_filter: Time range ('hour', 'day', 'week', 'month', 'year', 'all')
• limit: Number of results to return

Pitfalls:

• Search results may not include very recent posts due to indexing delay
• The time_filter parameter only works with certain sort options
• Results are paginated; use after/before tokens for additional pages
• NSFW content may be filtered based on account settings

2. Create Posts

When to use: User wants to submit a new post to a subreddit

Tool sequence:

1. REDDIT_LIST_SUBREDDIT_POST_FLAIRS - Get available post flairs [Optional]
2. REDDIT_CREATE_REDDIT_POST - Submit the post [Required]

Key parameters:

• subreddit: Target subreddit name (without 'r/' prefix)
• title: Post title
• text: Post body text (for text posts)
• url: Link URL (for link posts)
• flair_id: Flair ID from the subreddit's flair list

Pitfalls:

• Some subreddits require flair; use LIST_SUBREDDIT_POST_FLAIRS first
• Subreddit posting rules vary widely; karma/age restrictions may apply
• Text and URL are mutually exclusive; a post is either text or link
• Rate limits apply; avoid rapid successive post creation
• The subreddit name should not include 'r/' prefix

3. Manage Comments

When to use: User wants to comment on posts or manage existing comments

Tool sequence:

1. REDDIT_RETRIEVE_POST_COMMENTS - Get comments on a post [Optional]
2. REDDIT_POST_REDDIT_COMMENT - Add a comment to a post or reply to a comment [Required]
3. REDDIT_EDIT_REDDIT_COMMENT_OR_POST - Edit an existing comment [Optional]
4. REDDIT_DELETE_REDDIT_COMMENT - Delete a comment [Optional]

Key parameters:

• post_id: ID of the post (for retrieving or commenting on)
• parent_id: Full name of the parent (e.g., 't3_abc123' for post, 't1_xyz789' for comment)
• body: Comment text content
• thing_id: Full name of the item to edit or delete

Pitfalls:

• Reddit uses 'fullname' format: 't1_' prefix for comments, 't3_' for posts
• Editing replaces the entire comment body; include all desired content
• Deleted comments show as '[deleted]' but the tree structure remains
• Comment depth limits may apply in some subreddits

4. Browse Subreddit Content

When to use: User wants to view top or trending content from a subreddit

Tool sequence:

1. REDDIT_GET_R_TOP - Get top posts from a subreddit [Required]
2. REDDIT_GET - Get posts from a subreddit endpoint [Alternative]
3. REDDIT_RETRIEVE_REDDIT_POST - Get full details for a specific post [Optional]

Key parameters:

• subreddit: Subreddit name
• time_filter: Time range for top posts ('hour', 'day', 'week', 'month', 'year', 'all')
• limit: Number of posts to retrieve
• post_id: Specific post ID for full details

Pitfalls:

• Top posts with time_filter='all' returns all-time top content
• Post details include the body text but comments require a separate call
• Some posts may be removed or hidden based on subreddit rules
• NSFW posts are included unless filtered at the account level

5. Manage Posts

When to use: User wants to edit or delete their own posts

Tool sequence:

1. REDDIT_EDIT_REDDIT_COMMENT_OR_POST - Edit a post's text content [Optional]
2. REDDIT_DELETE_REDDIT_POST - Delete a post [Optional]
3. REDDIT_GET_USER_FLAIR - Get user's flair in a subreddit [Optional]

Key parameters:

• thing_id: Full name of the post (e.g., 't3_abc123')
• body: New text content (for editing)
• subreddit: Subreddit name (for flair)

Pitfalls:

• Only text posts can have their body edited; link posts cannot be modified
• Post titles cannot be edited after submission
• Deletion is permanent; deleted posts show as '[deleted]'
• User flair is per-subreddit and may be restricted

Imported: Prerequisites

• Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
• Active Reddit connection via RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit reddit
• Always call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS first to get current tool schemas

Examples

Example 1: Ask for the upstream workflow directly

Use @reddit-automation to handle <task>. Start from the copied upstream workflow, load only the files that change the outcome, and keep provenance visible in the answer.

Explanation: This is the safest starting point when the operator needs the imported workflow, but not the entire repository.

Example 2: Ask for a provenance-grounded review

Review @reddit-automation against metadata.json and ORIGIN.md, then explain which copied upstream files you would load first and why.

Explanation: Use this before review or troubleshooting when you need a precise, auditable explanation of origin and file selection.

Example 3: Narrow the copied support files before execution

Use @reddit-automation for <task>. Load only the copied references, examples, or scripts that change the outcome, and name the files explicitly before proceeding.

Explanation: This keeps the skill aligned with progressive disclosure instead of loading the whole copied package by default.

Example 4: Build a reviewer packet

Review @reddit-automation using the copied upstream files plus provenance, then summarize any gaps before merge.

Explanation: This is useful when the PR is waiting for human review and you want a repeatable audit packet.

Best Practices

Treat the generated public skill as a reviewable packaging layer around the upstream repository. The goal is to keep provenance explicit and load only the copied source material that materially improves execution.

• Keep the imported skill grounded in the upstream repository; do not invent steps that the source material cannot support.
• Prefer the smallest useful set of support files so the workflow stays auditable and fast to review.
• Keep provenance, source commit, and imported file paths visible in notes and PR descriptions.
• Point directly at the copied upstream files that justify the workflow instead of relying on generic review boilerplate.
• Treat generated examples as scaffolding; adapt them to the concrete task before execution.
• Route to a stronger native skill when architecture, debugging, design, or security concerns become dominant.

Troubleshooting

Problem: The operator skipped the imported context and answered too generically

Symptoms: The result ignores the upstream workflow in plugins/antigravity-awesome-skills-claude/skills/reddit-automation, fails to mention provenance, or does not use any copied source files at all. Solution: Re-open metadata.json, ORIGIN.md, and the most relevant copied upstream files. Check the external_source block first, then restate the provenance before continuing.

Problem: The imported workflow feels incomplete during review

Symptoms: Reviewers can see the generated SKILL.md, but they cannot quickly tell which references, examples, or scripts matter for the current task. Solution: Point at the exact copied references, examples, scripts, or assets that justify the path you took. If the gap is still real, record it in the PR instead of hiding it.

Problem: The task drifted into a different specialization

Symptoms: The imported skill starts in the right place, but the work turns into debugging, architecture, design, security, or release orchestration that a native skill handles better. Solution: Use the related skills section to hand off deliberately. Keep the imported provenance visible so the next skill inherits the right context instead of starting blind.

Related Skills

• @00-andruia-consultant - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @00-andruia-consultant-v2 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @10-andruia-skill-smith - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.
• @10-andruia-skill-smith-v2 - Use when the work is better handled by that native specialization after this imported skill establishes context.

Additional Resources

Use this support matrix and the linked files below as the operator packet for this imported skill. They should reflect real copied source material, not generic scaffolding.

Imported Reference Notes

Imported: Quick Reference

Imported: Common Patterns

Reddit Fullname Format

Prefixes:

t1_ = Comment (e.g., 't1_abc123')
t2_ = Account (e.g., 't2_xyz789')
t3_ = Post/Link (e.g., 't3_def456')
t4_ = Message
t5_ = Subreddit

Usage:

1. Retrieve a post to get its fullname (t3_XXXXX)
2. Use fullname as parent_id when commenting
3. Use fullname as thing_id when editing/deleting

Pagination

• Reddit uses cursor-based pagination with 'after' and 'before' tokens
• Set limit for items per page (max 100)
• Check response for after token
• Pass after value in subsequent requests to get next page

Flair Resolution

1. Call REDDIT_LIST_SUBREDDIT_POST_FLAIRS with subreddit name
2. Find matching flair by text or category
3. Extract flair_id
4. Include flair_id when creating the post

Imported: Known Pitfalls

Rate Limits:

• Reddit enforces rate limits per account and per OAuth app
• Posting is limited to approximately 1 post per 10 minutes for new accounts
• Commenting has similar but less restrictive limits
• 429 errors should trigger exponential backoff

Content Rules:

• Each subreddit has its own posting rules and requirements
• Some subreddits are restricted or private
• Karma requirements may prevent posting in certain subreddits
• Auto-moderator rules may remove posts that match certain patterns

ID Formats:

• Always use fullname format (with prefix) for parent_id and thing_id
• Raw IDs without prefix will cause 'Invalid ID' errors
• Post IDs from search results may need 't3_' prefix added

Text Formatting:

• Reddit uses Markdown for post and comment formatting
• Code blocks, tables, and headers are supported
• Links use text format
• Mention users with u/username, subreddits with r/subreddit

Imported: Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.