Reddit Integration

Community discussions — posts, comments, messages, and subreddit listings via OAuth. Route Reddit messages and channel activity into workflows that keep your teams and systems in sync. When Watch New Messages arrives, automatically update CRM, tickets, docs, or other tools.

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Supported triggers and actions for Reddit integration

Triggers can detect changes in Reddit and run actions that can create, search or modify data inside Reddit automatically [3] — exactly how you set them.

Watch New MessagesTriggers when a new unread message arrives.
Watch New Subreddit PostsTriggers when a new post appears in a subreddit.
Autocomplete SubredditReturns subreddit name autocomplete suggestions.
Autocomplete Subreddit V2Returns subreddit autocomplete suggestions.
Check Captcha RequirementChecks whether ReCAPTCHAs are required for API methods.
Check Username AvailableChecks whether a username is available for registration.
Get Live ThreadRetrieves updates from a live thread.
Get Live Thread AboutRetrieves basic metadata for a live thread.
Get Live Threads By IdRetrieves live threads by fullname identifiers.
Get Moderation LogRetrieves the moderation log for a subreddit.
Get Modmail ConversationRetrieves a single modmail conversation.
Get Modmail Unread CountRetrieves unread modmail conversation counts by state.
Get More CommentsRetrieves additional comments for a partially loaded thread.
Get MultiredditRetrieves a multireddit and its subreddit list.
Get Multireddit DescriptionRetrieves the description for a multireddit.
Get Multi Subreddit EntryRetrieves one subreddit entry from a multireddit.
Get My AccountReturns the identity of the logged in user.
Get My KarmaReturns a breakdown of subreddit karma.
Get My PreferencesReturns the preference settings of the logged in user.
Get My TrophiesReturns the trophies for the logged in user.
Get Post CommentsRetrieves a post and its comment tree.
Get Post InfoRetrieves information about posts or comments by fullname.
Get Post RequirementsRetrieves posting requirements enforced by subreddit moderators.
Get Posts By IdRetrieves posts or comments by fullname identifiers.
Get Preference CategoryReturns a preference category for the logged in user.
Get Sticky PostsRetrieves sticky posts from a subreddit.
Get Submit TextRetrieves submission guidelines text for a subreddit.
Get Subreddit AboutRetrieves public information about a subreddit.
Get Subreddit About ListingRetrieves subreddit about listings such as contributors.
Get Subreddit Edit FormRetrieves editable subreddit settings for moderators.
Get Subreddit ListingRetrieves a moderated listing for a subreddit.
Get Subreddit RulesRetrieves posting rules for a subreddit.
Get Subreddit SidebarRetrieves sidebar content for a subreddit.
Get Subreddit StylesheetRetrieves the subreddit stylesheet redirect target.
Get Subreddit TrafficRetrieves traffic statistics for a subreddit.
Get User AboutRetrieves public profile information for a user.
Get User Data By Account IdsRetrieves user data for given account identifiers.
Get User TrophiesRetrieves trophies for a Reddit user.
List AnnouncementsRetrieves platform announcements for the authenticated user.
List Best PostsRetrieves the best posts from a subreddit or the front page.
List Duplicate PostsRetrieves other submissions of the same link.
List Happening Now ThreadsRetrieves live threads currently happening.
List Hot PostsRetrieves hot posts from a subreddit.
List Link Flair TemplatesRetrieves link flair templates for a subreddit.
List MessagesRetrieves private messages from the selected mailbox.
List Modmail ConversationsRetrieves modmail conversations for moderated subreddits.
List Modmail SubredditsRetrieves subreddits the user moderates with modmail permission.
List Mod NotesRetrieves moderator notes for a user.
List My MultiredditsRetrieves multireddits owned by the authenticated user.
List My SubredditsRetrieves subreddits subscribed to by the authenticated user.
List New PostsRetrieves newest posts from a subreddit.
List OAuth ScopesRetrieves available OAuth scopes for the application.
List Rising PostsRetrieves rising posts from a subreddit.
List Saved CategoriesRetrieves categories used by the authenticated user's saved items.
List Sorted PostsRetrieves posts from a subreddit using a sort option.
List SubredditsRetrieves a listing of subreddits by category.
List User ContentRetrieves a user's posts, comments, or saved items.
List User MultiredditsRetrieves public multireddits for a user.
List UsersRetrieves a listing of users by category.
Recommend SubredditsRetrieves subreddit recommendations for given names.
Search Reddit NamesSearches for subreddit names matching a query.
Search Reddit Names PostSearches for subreddit names using a POST request.
Search SubredditSearches posts within a subreddit or site-wide.
Search SubredditsSearches subreddits by title and description.
Search Subreddits By TitleSearches subreddits by title and description.
Search UsersSearches Reddit users by query.
Accept Moderator InviteAccepts a pending subreddit moderator invitation.
Add FriendAdds a friend relationship or subreddit contributor.
Add Friend V1Adds or updates a friend using the v1 friends endpoint.
Add Subreddit To MultiAdds or updates a subreddit in a multireddit.
Approve ContentApproves a reported or spam-filtered item.
Approve ModmailApproves a modmail conversation.
Archive ModmailArchives a modmail conversation.
Block UserBlocks a user from interacting with the authenticated user.
Copy MultiredditCopies an existing multireddit to a new path.
Create Live ThreadCreates a new live discussion thread.
Create Modmail ConversationCreates a new modmail conversation.
Create MultiredditCreates or replaces a multireddit at the given path.
Delete MessageDeletes a private message from the user's mailbox.
Delete MultiredditDeletes a multireddit owned by the user.
Delete Subreddit BannerRemoves the subreddit banner image.
Delete Subreddit HeaderRemoves the subreddit header image.
Delete Subreddit IconRemoves the subreddit icon image.
Delete Subreddit ImageRemoves a custom subreddit image asset.
Delete ThingDeletes a link or comment created by the user.
Disapprove ModmailDisapproves a modmail conversation.
Distinguish CommentMarks a comment or post as moderator or admin distinguished.
Edit User TextUpdates the text of a comment or self-post.
Follow PostFollows or unfollows a post for the authenticated user.
Hide AnnouncementHides an announcement for the authenticated user.
Hide PostHides a link or comment from the user's view.
Highlight ModmailHighlights a modmail conversation.
Ignore ReportsIgnores future reports on a post or comment.
Leave ContributorRemoves the user as a live thread contributor.
Leave ModeratorRemoves the user as a subreddit moderator.
Lock PostLocks a post to prevent new comments.
Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call.
Mark All Announcements ReadMarks all unread announcements as read for the authenticated user.
Mark All Messages ReadMarks all private messages as read.
Mark Announcement ReadMarks an announcement as read for the authenticated user.
Mark Message ReadMarks a private message as read or unread.
Mark Modmail ReadMarks modmail conversations as read.
Mark Modmail Read BulkMarks multiple modmail conversations as read.
Mark Modmail UnreadMarks modmail conversations as unread.
Mark Post NSFWMarks a post as not safe for work.
Mark Post SpoilerMarks a post as a spoiler.
Mute Modmail UserMutes a user in a modmail conversation.
Remove ContentRemoves a post or comment as a moderator.
Remove FriendRemoves a friend or contributor relationship.
Remove Friend V1Removes a friend using the v1 friends endpoint.
Remove Modmail HighlightRemoves highlight from a modmail conversation.
Remove Subreddit From MultiRemoves a subreddit from a multireddit.
Reply To ModmailReplies to a modmail conversation.
Report ContentReports a link, comment, or message to moderators.
Report UserReports a user account to Reddit administrators.
Save PostSaves a link or comment to the user's saved list.
Send MessageSends a private message to a Reddit user.
Set Contest ModeEnables or disables contest mode on a post.
Set Sticky PostSets or unsets a post as a subreddit sticky.
Set Suggested SortSets the suggested comment sort order on a post.
Set User PermissionsUpdates moderator permissions for a subreddit user.
Show CommentReveals a comment removed by moderator action.
Snooze ReportsTemporarily suppresses reports on a post or comment.
Store VisitsRecords recent link visits for the authenticated user.
Submit CommentCreates a new comment or reply.
Submit PostCreates a new post or link in a subreddit.
Subscribe to SubredditSubscribes or unsubscribes from a subreddit.
Temp Ban Modmail UserTemporarily bans a user from a subreddit via modmail.
Toggle Send RepliesEnables or disables inbox reply notifications for a post or comment.
Unarchive ModmailUnarchives a modmail conversation.
Unban Modmail UserRemoves a ban applied via modmail.
Unhide PostUnhides a previously hidden link or comment.
Unignore ReportsStops ignoring reports on a post or comment.
Unlock PostUnlocks a previously locked post.
Unmark Post NSFWRemoves the not safe for work mark from a post.
Unmark Post SpoilerRemoves the spoiler mark from a post.
Unmute Modmail UserUnmutes a user in a modmail conversation.
Unsave PostRemoves a link or comment from the saved list.
Unsnooze ReportsEnds a report snooze on a post or comment.
Update Crowd ControlUpdates crowd control level on a post.
Update MultiredditUpdates metadata for an existing multireddit.
Update Multireddit DescriptionUpdates the description for a multireddit.
Update My PreferencesUpdates the preference settings of the logged in user.
Update Subreddit SettingsUpdates subreddit configuration as a site administrator.
Update Subreddit StylesheetUpdates the subreddit CSS stylesheet.
Upload Subreddit ImageUploads a subreddit header, icon, or banner image.
VoteCasts an upvote or downvote on a link or comment.

How to integrate Reddit in automation workflow?

3 simple steps to make your Reddit connected with other apps in automation workflows on WEXTL. Up to 10 minutes integration set up.

STEP 1

Select Reddit in workflow

Pick Reddit app in the workflow builder [4] - just one click to select the app.

STEP 2

Connect Reddit

When prompted, authorize access to Reddit in WEXTL once. Reddit credentials are encrypted and never shared with WEXTL. Authorization will be reused in any future API calls [3].

WEXTL wants to integrate with your Reddit account. Approve?

STEP 3

Build a workflow

Build your workflow with Reddit yourself or with WEXTL® AI Builder. Connect Reddit to any available integrations [5], or use HTTP node to go beyond them.

How Reddit connects and integrates with WEXTL

Save and approve your credentials once — WEXTL® stores authorization information encrypted and reuses the authentication whenever Reddit app is called in workflows. That allows your communication automations to run without your attention, per defined schedule [7]. Explore documentation [6] for a detailed list of fields that Reddit supports.

Full Reddit API documentation

The following table illustrates what fields Reddit integration require during authorization flow inside our workflow builder [4].

Demonstration of Reddit connection step inside WEXTL Workflow Builder [4].

Field	Type	Help
Client IdRequired	text	Reddit app preferences → created app → underlined client id.
Client SecretRequired	password	Client secret for web app type.
User AgentRequired	text	Unique User-Agent per API rules, e.g. web:wextl/1.0 (by /u/you).

Connect Reddit to popular apps on WEXTL

Enter a name of the other app you want to sync with Reddit below. Click on selected app to explore integration options with Reddit. If the app you search for is not available in WEXTL yet, you can use HTTP node [10] instead to integrate it directly.

Example automation with Reddit integration

Select Watch New Subreddit Posts trigger from Reddit - this will be a starting point in your automation. Whenever event happens in Reddit, workflow will start [7] from Watch New Subreddit Posts node.

Search for Add Subreddit To Multi, connect it as the next step of integration sequence. You can use filters between Watch New Subreddit Posts and Add Subreddit To Multi, so only important data pass from Watch New Subreddit Posts to the next step. WEXTL gives you full control over the process of Reddit automation. All parts of workflow are visible on the canvas [4].

Reddit on WEXTL has 147 modules for combining communication automations. Explore Reddit documentation for more.

Watch New Subreddit Posts

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Add Subreddit To Multi

Demonstration of how visual Reddit automation [6] looks in WEXTL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating Reddit in your workflows.

Reddit has 2 triggers, including "Watch New Messages" and "Watch New Subreddit Posts". Triggers are start points of the workflow, and automations may start from them.

Integration has 145 actions, including "Autocomplete Subreddit", "Autocomplete Subreddit V2", and "Check Captcha Requirement", and more. Refer to our Reddit Documentation for detailed inputs and outputs.

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but our customers do that in rare cases [4].

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

The Reddit integration on WEXTL runs directly on its vendor public API — every field name, authentication method, and rate limit is controlled by Reddit official API and covered in documentation [3]. WEXTL handles the request signing and pagination for you.

Absolutely. Where Reddit provides native webhooks, you can use instant triggers to eliminate polling delay. For custom webhooks, WEXTL offers Custom Webhook node, so you can start automation whenever Reddit or any other service sends event to webhook URL.

WEXTL is an AI-first visual canvas. The platform allows you to describe automation in plain text — and AI will wire nodes for Reddit inside the workflow builder [4]. You can also use built-in workflow nodes (AI Agent, Human in the Loop, Condition, Aggregate Results) in pair with Reddit modules to craft complex integration flows with branches, filtering, and conditional logic. There are absolutely no limits of what you can build.

References

List of sources used to gather information about the Reddit integration.

Reddit integration source code, module specs and credentials implementation.
Internal Reddit integration documentation, structured input and output parameters, scopes, and authentication methods.
Official Reddit vendor API documentation — used to verify field meanings, authentication flows, and anything our own specs don't fully capture.
WEXTL® Visual Workflow Builder, anonymized data from our technical support team.
WEXTL® Apps Library
WEXTL® Reddit App Documentation
WEXTL® Workflow Scheduler
WEXTL® HTTP node documentation

Reddit Integration

Supported triggers and actions for Reddit integration