
Reddit MCP Server
by jordanburkeio.github.jordanburke/reddit-mcp-serverv1.6.3
Reddit MCP server with full read/write - posts, comments, search, and content creation.
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Active11d ago
Install Reddit MCP server
Install in Claude Code
claude mcp add reddit-jordanburke -e REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET='<reddit-client-secret>' -e REDDIT_PASSWORD='<reddit-password>' -- npx -y reddit-mcp-serverInstall in Cursor
{
"mcpServers": {
"reddit-jordanburke": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"reddit-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET": "<reddit-client-secret>",
"REDDIT_PASSWORD": "<reddit-password>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (project).
Install in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"reddit-jordanburke": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"reddit-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET": "<reddit-client-secret>",
"REDDIT_PASSWORD": "<reddit-password>"
}
}
}
}Settings → Developer → Edit Config (claude_desktop_config.json), then restart.
Install in VS Code
{
"servers": {
"reddit-jordanburke": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"reddit-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET": "<reddit-client-secret>",
"REDDIT_PASSWORD": "<reddit-password>"
}
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
Install in Windsurf
{
"mcpServers": {
"reddit-jordanburke": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"reddit-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET": "<reddit-client-secret>",
"REDDIT_PASSWORD": "<reddit-password>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json.
Configuration
| Variable | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| REDDIT_CLIENT_ID | — | — | Reddit app client ID (optional - enables higher rate limits) |
| REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET | — | yes | Reddit app client secret |
| REDDIT_USERNAME | — | — | Reddit username (required for write operations) |
| REDDIT_PASSWORD | — | yes | Reddit password (required for write operations) |
| REDDIT_AUTH_MODE | — | — | Authentication mode: auto, authenticated, or anonymous |
| REDDIT_SAFE_MODE | — | — | Write safeguards: off, standard (default), or strict |
| REDDIT_BOT_DISCLOSURE | — | — | Bot disclosure footer: auto or off (default) |
| REDDIT_BOT_FOOTER | — | — | Custom bot footer text (used with REDDIT_BOT_DISCLOSURE=auto) |
Freshness
Active — last maintenance signal 11d ago. The newest of the signals below sets the band.
Last commit (default branch)
2026-09-27 · 11d ago · GitHub
Latest release
2026-09-27 · 11d ago · GitHub · v1.6.3
Package published
no data · npm/PyPI
Registry entry updated
2026-09-27 · 11d ago · official registry · v1.6.3
FAQ
›How do I install the Reddit MCP server in Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add reddit-jordanburke -e REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET='<reddit-client-secret>' -e REDDIT_PASSWORD='<reddit-password>' -- npx -y reddit-mcp-server. For Cursor, VS Code, Claude Desktop and Windsurf, use the install tabs above.
›Does Reddit require an API key?
Yes. It expects REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET, REDDIT_PASSWORD, of which 2 are secrets.
›Can I use Reddit as a remote (hosted) MCP server?
No hosted endpoint is published; it runs locally over stdio.
›Is Reddit in the official MCP registry?
Yes, as io.github.jordanburke/reddit-mcp-server.
Alternatives to Reddit
Other social media MCP servers.