reddit-insights

name	reddit-insights
version	1.0.0
description	Extract insights from Reddit discussions. Track communities, sentiment, and trends.
metadata	{"openclaw":{"emoji":"🔴","category":"research"}}

Reddit Insights

Extract insights from Reddit discussions. Track communities, sentiment, and trends.

Key Subreddits for Tech/AI

Subreddit	Focus
r/MachineLearning	ML research, papers
r/LocalLLaMA	Local AI, open models
r/OpenAI	OpenAI products, API
r/ClaudeAI	Anthropic, Claude
r/selfhosted	Self-hosting, homelab
r/docker	Containers, DevOps
r/programming	General development
r/webdev	Web development
r/startups	Startup ecosystem
r/ExperiencedDevs	Senior perspectives

Workflow

1. Topic Search

Use web_search:

Search Reddit for:
- "OpenClaw OR 'Open Claw'" site:reddit.com
- "MCP server" site:reddit.com
- "self-hosted AI" site:reddit.com

2. Community Monitoring

Track specific threads:

Monitor r/LocalLLaMA for:
- New model releases
- Performance benchmarks
- Quantization techniques

3. Sentiment Analysis

Look for patterns:

Signal	What to Track
Frustration	Pain points, complaints
Excitement	New releases, features
Confusion	Documentation gaps
Requests	Feature requests

Insight Extraction

Template

## r/Subreddit - Topic

**Thread:** [Title](URL)
**Posted:** Date
**Engagement:** Upvotes, comments

**Key Insights:**
1. Main point
2. Counter-argument
3. Consensus

**Quotes:**
> "Important quote" — u/username

**Action Items:**
- [ ] Follow up on X
- [ ] Add to research queue

Automated Monitoring

{
  "name": "reddit-weekly-scan",
  "schedule": {"kind": "cron", "expr": "0 10 * * 1"},
  "payload": {
    "kind": "agentTurn",
    "message": "Search Reddit for: 'Claude', 'OpenClaw', 'MCP servers', 'autonomous agents'. Find 3 high-engagement threads. Extract insights."
  },
  "sessionTarget": "isolated"
}

Best Practices

1. Verify claims — Reddit is opinion-heavy
2. Check post dates — Old info may be stale
3. Read comments — Often more valuable than posts
4. Track OP credibility — Check post history
5. Cross-reference — Confirm with primary sources