An automated Reddit opportunity scanner that identifies high-potential posts and generates professional, AI-powered comments for strategic karma building.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install phy-reddit-karma-scanner
2. Manual Installation
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3. Prompt Installation
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Help me install phy-reddit-karma-scanner using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Reddit Karma Scanner?
The Reddit Karma Scanner is a sophisticated automation tool designed to help developers and technical professionals build a credible presence on Reddit without the manual grind. By integrating this skill with your Openclaw Skills library, you can scan specific tech-focused subreddits like r/MachineLearning or r/cscareerquestions for posts that are in their growth phase, ensuring your contributions get maximum visibility.
This skill goes beyond simple botting by using OpenAI to generate context-aware, value-add comments based on your specific professional background. It prioritizes quality over quantity, employing anti-spam protections and timing optimization to ensure your engagement looks natural and provides genuine help to the community.
Reddit Karma Scanner Use Cases
- Building professional karma on technical subreddits to establish authority.
- Monitoring niche communities for rising discussions where your expertise is highly relevant.
- Automating the discovery of career-related advice threads to provide mentorship.
- Growing a brand or personal profile through consistent, high-quality technical contributions.
How Reddit Karma Scanner Works
- Authenticates with the Reddit API using secure script credentials.
- Scans target subreddits for 'rising' or 'hot' posts within a specific engagement window (20-100 upvotes).
- Filters out oversaturated threads to focus on high-growth opportunities with low competition.
- Processes post content alongside your defined user context and expertise areas.
- Generates a personalized, professional comment via OpenAI that is ready for posting.
- Logs engagement metrics to help you track karma growth and performance over time.
Reddit Karma Scanner Setup
To get started with this addition to your Openclaw Skills, configure your environment and run the scanner:
# Set Reddit API Credentials
export REDDIT_CLIENT_ID="your_id"
export REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET="your_secret"
export REDDIT_USERNAME="your_username"
export REDDIT_PASSWORD="your_password"
# Set OpenAI API Key
export OPENAI_API_KEY="your_key"
# Execute a scan
node scripts/reddit-scanner.mjs --subreddits "MachineLearning,cscareerquestions" --user-context "Senior Developer"
Reddit Karma Scanner Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages its operation through a local configuration file and environment variables:
| File/Config | Description |
|---|---|
config.json |
Stores target subreddits, user background, and expertise areas. |
quality_threshold |
Numerical value (e.g., 40.0) used to filter relevant opportunities. |
max_opportunities |
Integer limit to prevent over-posting and maintain account safety. |
reddit.mjs |
Core interface for PRAW-compatible OAuth flow and API requests. |
Reddit Karma Scanner Advanced Features
- Profile-Driven Personalization: Tailor comment generation to match your specific job title and technical stack.
- Automated Scheduling: Supports cron job integration for 3x daily scanning at optimal peak Reddit hours.
- Subreddit Strategy Mapping: Automatically adjusts tone between academic (r/MachineLearning) and practical (r/cscareerquestions).
- Anti-Detection Logic: Implements natural posting patterns and request delays to respect Reddit's rate limits.
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