Reddit Publisher

Research, draft, and publish Reddit posts that sound human.

Setup

ScrapeCreators (reading Reddit)

1. Get an API key at scrapecreators.com
2. Save it: mkdir -p ~/.config/scrapecreators && echo "YOUR_KEY" > ~/.config/scrapecreators/api_key && chmod 600 ~/.config/scrapecreators/api_key

Late (posting to Reddit)

1. Get an API key at getlate.dev
2. Connect your Reddit account in the Late dashboard
3. Save the key: mkdir -p ~/.config/late && echo "YOUR_KEY" > ~/.config/late/api_key && chmod 600 ~/.config/late/api_key
4. Find your Reddit account ID: python3 ./scripts/late_reddit.py accounts

Tooling

ScrapeCreators (READ Reddit)

# Search Reddit globally
python3 ./scripts/sc_reddit.py search --query "AI agent" --timeframe week

# Search within a subreddit
python3 ./scripts/sc_reddit.py subreddit-search --subreddit nocode --query "automation" --timeframe month

# Get subreddit details (size, description)
python3 ./scripts/sc_reddit.py subreddit-details --subreddit microsaas

# Get post + comments
python3 ./scripts/sc_reddit.py post-comments --url "https://www.reddit.com/r/.../comments/..."

# Search Reddit Ad Library
python3 ./scripts/sc_reddit.py ads-search --query "Notion"

Late (WRITE to Reddit)

# List connected Reddit accounts
python3 ./scripts/late_reddit.py accounts

# Validate subreddit exists
python3 ./scripts/late_reddit.py validate-subreddit --subreddit r/microsaas

# List available flairs
python3 ./scripts/late_reddit.py reddit-flairs --account-id <ACCOUNT_ID> --subreddit microsaas

# Post now
python3 ./scripts/late_reddit.py create-post --account-id <ACCOUNT_ID> --subreddit microsaas --title "My title" --body "My body"

# Schedule a post
python3 ./scripts/late_reddit.py create-post --account-id <ACCOUNT_ID> --subreddit microsaas --title "My title" --body "My body" --scheduled-for 2026-04-01T10:00:00Z

Writing workflow

When drafting a Reddit post or comment:

1. Write Reddit-native

• Open with the concrete situation in 1-2 lines (what you did, what happened)
• Give specific details (numbers, stack, time spent, what you tried)
• End with a real question or request for feedback

2. Anti-AI-slop pass (mandatory)

Read the references before finalizing any draft:

• ./references/stop-slop/phrases.md — words and phrases to remove
• ./references/stop-slop/structures.md — patterns to avoid
• ./references/stop-slop/examples.md — before/after calibration

3. Quick checklist

• No throat-clearing openers ("Here's the thing", "Let me be clear")
• No binary contrast frames ("Not X. Y.")
• Active voice, name the actor
• Cut adverbs and vague importance claims
• No em dashes. Use commas or periods
• No "I'd be happy to" or "Great question"

Pre-flight before posting

1. Check subreddit details (ScrapeCreators) for rules and size
2. List flairs (Late) and pick one if required
3. Keep first post in any sub low-risk (text post, no links in first paragraph)
4. Many subreddits require flair — posts without flair get auto-removed
5. New/low-karma accounts get blocked on many subs

Post tracking (optional)

Create a file references/post-history.md to track your posts:

• Sub, title, date, score, upvote ratio, comments, status
• Review what works vs what gets buried
• Don't repeat the same angle in the same sub within 2 weeks

Things to know

• ScrapeCreators is read-only (1 credit per request)
• Late: no video uploads, no analytics for Reddit
• Reddit rules differ by subreddit — always check before posting
• No API can guarantee posting success in every subreddit