ETReddit

Consume the Reddit API

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Overview

The ETReddit node enables searching for Reddit posts based on a keyword, with options to target either all of Reddit or a specific subreddit. This is useful for workflows that need to monitor trends, gather user-generated content, or automate research tasks involving Reddit discussions.

Common scenarios:

  • Monitoring mentions of a brand or topic across Reddit.
  • Collecting recent posts from a particular subreddit for analysis.
  • Automating alerts when new posts match certain keywords.

Example:
A marketing team could use this node to automatically fetch and analyze posts mentioning their product in relevant subreddits.

Properties

Name Type Meaning
Location options Where to search for posts: "All Reddit" (search everywhere) or "Subreddit" (specific group).
Subreddit string The name of the subreddit to search in (required if Location is "Subreddit").
Keyword string The keyword to search for in posts.
Return All boolean Whether to return all results or limit the number of returned posts.
Limit number Maximum number of results to return (used if "Return All" is false; minimum value is 1).
Additional Fields collection Optional settings, such as how to sort results (by comments, hot, new, relevance, or top).

Output

The node outputs a list of Reddit post objects matching the search criteria. Each item in the output array represents a single Reddit post and typically includes fields such as:

{
  "id": "string",
  "title": "string",
  "subreddit": "string",
  "author": "string",
  "created_utc": "number",
  "url": "string",
  "num_comments": "number",
  "score": "number",
  "selftext": "string"
}

Note: The exact structure may vary depending on Reddit's API response and selected fields.

Dependencies

  • Reddit API: Requires access to Reddit's public API.
  • Credentials: Optionally uses redditOAuth2Api credentials for authenticated requests (not always required for public data).
  • n8n Configuration: No special environment variables are needed unless using authentication.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues:

  • Missing or Invalid Subreddit: If "Location" is set to "Subreddit" but no subreddit is provided, the node will likely throw an error.
  • API Rate Limits: Reddit enforces rate limits; too many requests in a short time may result in errors or temporary bans.
  • Authentication Errors: If private or restricted data is requested without proper credentials, authentication errors may occur.

Error Messages & Resolutions:

  • "Subreddit not found" – Check the spelling of the subreddit.
  • "Invalid credentials" – Ensure OAuth2 credentials are correctly configured in n8n.
  • "Too Many Requests" – Reduce frequency of node execution or implement delays.

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