Reddit MCP Server (mypracticaltools)

An MCP server that allows AI agents to search Reddit or find specific leads by delegating the scraping task to high-performance Apify cloud actors. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting social media tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in JavaScript.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-01-13 · ★ 7 · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · JavaScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Reddit MCP Server (mypracticaltools)

before you install - you'll need

APIFY_API_TOKEN

Environment variables documented in the project's README - it lists which are required and which have defaults.

Claude Code

claude mcp add mypracticaltools-reddit-mcp-server -- npx -y @practicaltools/reddit-mcp-server

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mypracticaltools-reddit-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@practicaltools/reddit-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license MIT - declared in the repository

npm package @practicaltools/reddit-mcp-server - the @practicaltools scope differs from the repo owner (mypracticaltools); confirm it's the project's official package

registry namespace io.github.mypracticaltools is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Reddit MCP Server (mypracticaltools)

reddit-mcp-server is maintained by mypracticaltools. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jan 2026.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/mypracticaltools/reddit-mcp-server
category: social media - actively maintained as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.mypracticaltools/reddit-mcp-server (active, first published 2026-01-12)
packages: npm:@practicaltools/reddit-mcp-server

05 · Reddit MCP Server (mypracticaltools) FAQ

What is Reddit MCP Server (mypracticaltools)?

Is Reddit MCP Server (mypracticaltools) still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-01-13. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Reddit MCP Server (mypracticaltools)?

Run `npx -y @practicaltools/reddit-mcp-server`. The README documents one environment variable (APIFY_API_TOKEN) to set first. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Reddit MCP Server (mypracticaltools) run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

06 · Alternatives to Reddit MCP Server (mypracticaltools)

Alternatives to Reddit MCP Server (mypracticaltools)

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