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Initialize a Reddit Connection

To use the Reddit integration, you'll need to create a Reddit app and configure a connection using your app credentials. Reddit supports two authentication methods: script-based (with username/password) and application-only (without user credentials).

Prerequisites​

  1. Reddit Account: Create one at reddit.com
  2. Reddit App: Follow the steps below to create an app

Create a Reddit App​

  1. Go to Reddit App Preferences

  2. Scroll to the bottom and click "create another app..." or "are you a developer? create an app..."

  3. Fill in the application details:

    • name: Choose a name for your app
    • App type: Select "web app"
    • description: (optional) Describe your app
    • about url: (optional) Link to more information
    • redirect uri: Use https://api.autokitteh.cloud

  4. Click "create app"

  5. After creation, you'll see your app credentials:

    • client_id: Found under the app name (a short string of characters)
    • client_secret: Labeled as "secret"
Rate Limiting

Reddit enforces rate limits on API requests. The recommended practice is to make no more than 60 requests per minute.

Connection Configuration​

You can configure the Reddit connection in two ways:

Option 1: Application-Only Authentication (Read-Only)​

Use this method for read-only access without user context:

  • client_id: Your Reddit app's client ID
  • client_secret: Your Reddit app's secret
  • user_agent: A unique identifier for your app (format: platform:app_name:version (by u/your_username))

Example user agent:

autokitteh:my_reddit_bot:v1.0 (by u/myusername)

Option 2: Script Authentication (Full Access)​

Use this method for full access including posting, commenting, and voting:

  • client_id: Your Reddit app's client ID
  • client_secret: Your Reddit app's secret
  • user_agent: A unique identifier for your app
  • username: Your Reddit username
  • password: Your Reddit password

Additional Resources​