Skill: dowands/reddapi (version 2.1.0)

--- name: reddapi description: Use this skill to access Reddit's full data archive via reddapi.dev API. Features semantic search, vector search, lead generation, subreddit discovery, and real-time trend analysis. Perfect for market research, competitive analysis, lead generation, and niche opportunity discovery. license: MIT keywords: - reddit - api - search - market-research - niche-discovery - lead-generation - social-media --- # reddapi.dev Skill ## Overview Access **Reddit's complete data archive** through reddapi.dev's powerful API. This skill provides semantic search, vector search, AI-powered lead generation, subreddit discovery, and trend analysis capabilities. **Key Advantage:** This is a **third-party service** (not Reddit official), meaning: - ✅ **No rate limits** - Unlimited QPS and request volume (plan-based) - ✅ **No time restrictions** - 24/7 availability - ✅ **50K+ subreddits** - 1024D vector index over 1.5M+ posts - ✅ **AI lead scoring** - Auto-classify posts by buying intent (0-100) - ✅ **Full Reddit archive** - Access historical and real-time discussions ## Usage in Conversation After installing this skill, simply ask in natural language: ### Finding User Pain Points ``` What are people complaining about with iPhone battery life? Find discussions about frustrating problems with NOTION Search for user frustrations with current TOOL_NAME ``` ### Competitive Analysis ``` What do people think about COMPETITOR_A vs COMPETITOR_B? Find common complaints about COMPETITOR What are the main problems users have with ALTERNATIVE_TOOL? ``` ### Lead Generation (NEW!) ``` Find B2B leads for project management software Who is looking for alternatives to Stripe? Find startups complaining about CRM pricing Discover high-intent leads for marketing tools ``` ### Discovering Opportunities ``` Find discussions that start with "I wish there was an app that..." What do users want but can't find in existing products? Search for "best way to" discussions about TOPIC ``` ### Trend Analysis ``` What trending topics are growing fast in Reddit discussions? Find emerging trends in AI/ML communities What are people discussing about TOPIC lately? ``` ### Research & Validation ``` Search for real user feedback on PRODUCT_NAME Find problems users mention with CATEGORY tools What are the top frustrations in INDUSTRY? ``` ## Key Features ### 🔍 Semantic Search Natural language search across millions of Reddit posts and comments. AI-powered understanding of context and meaning. ### ⚡ Vector Search Fast vector similarity search. No LLM processing, returns results in seconds. ### 🎯 Lead Generation AI-powered business lead discovery from Reddit discussions. Every match is scored 0-100 on signal strength and tagged with: - **lead_type**: `pain_point`, `solution_request`, `complaint`, `feature_request`, `comparison` - **pain_point**: What the user is frustrated about - **opportunity**: What solution they're looking for - **industry**: Inferred industry from context - **target_product**: The product they're complaining about or comparing ### 📊 Trends API Discover trending topics with engagement metrics (post count, upvotes, sentiment, growth rate). ### 📝 Subreddit Discovery List and explore subreddits by topic or engagement. ## HTTP API Reference **Base URL:** `https://reddapi.dev` **Authentication:** `[REDACTED_SECRET]` ### POST /api/v1/leads (NEW!) ```bash curl -X POST "https://reddapi.dev/api/v1/leads" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ***" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"query": "people frustrated with CRM software", "limit": 20, "min_score": 70}' ``` | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | query | string | Yes | Natural language lead query | | limit | number | No | Results (default: 20) | | min_score | number | No | Minimum lead score 0-100 | **Response fields per lead:** - `lead_score` (0-100): AI buying intent score - `lead_type`: pain_point, solution_request, complaint, feature_request, comparison - `pain_point`: Specific frustration identified - `opportunity`: Business opportunity inferred - `industry`: Inferred industry - `target_product`: Product being discussed ### POST /api/v1/search/semantic ```bash curl -X POST "https://reddapi.dev/api/v1/search/semantic" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ***" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"query": "best productivity tools for remote teams", "limit": 100}' ``` ### POST /api/v1/search/vector ```bash curl -X POST "https://reddapi.dev/api/v1/search/vector" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ***" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"query": "electric vehicle", "limit": 30, "start_date": "2025-11-01", "end_date": "2025-12-31"}' ``` ### POST /api/v1/trends ```bash curl -X POST "https://reddapi.dev/api/v1/trends" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ***" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"start_date": "2025-01-01", "end_date": "2025-01-31", "limit": 20}' ``` ### GET /api/v1/subreddits ```bash curl "https://reddapi.dev/api/v1/subreddits?search=programming&limit=100" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ***" ``` ## Use Cases ### Lead Generation ```bash # Find high-intent B2B leads curl -X POST "https://reddapi.dev/api/v1/leads" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ***" \ -d '{"query": "SaaS founders complaining about Stripe fees", "limit": 20, "min_score": 80}' ``` ### Market Research ```bash # Analyze competitor discussions curl -X POST "https://reddapi.dev/api/v1/search/semantic" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ***" \ -d '{"query": "COMPETITOR problems complaints", "limit": 200}' ``` ### Niche Discovery ```bash # Find underserved user needs curl -X POST "https://reddapi.dev/api/v1/search/semantic" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ***" \ -d '{"query": "I wish there was an app that", "limit": 100}' ``` ### Trend Analysis ```bash # Monitor topic growth curl -X POST "https://reddapi.dev/api/v1/trends" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ***" ``` ## Environment Variables ```bash export REDDAPI_API_KEY="***" ``` Get your free API key at: https://reddapi.dev ## Pricing | Plan | Price | Monthly Searches | |------|-------|------------------| | Free | $0 | 3 | | Lite | $19.9/mo | 500 | | Starter | $49/mo | 5,000 | | Pro | $99/mo | 15,000 | All plans include access to all endpoints (search, leads, trends, subreddits). Sign up at https://reddapi.dev to get started. ## Related Skills - **niche-hunter**: Automated opportunity discovery - **reddit-insights**: Detailed API reference with query strategies


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