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Reddit Post Scraper

The Reddit Post Scraper Snap is designed to extract the title, content, and comments from Reddit posts. It works seamlessly on both the old and new Reddit interfaces, making it versatile for users who prefer either version of the site.

How it works

  1. Start the Snap: Activate the Reddit Post Scraper Snap by navigating to a Reddit post page.

  2. Check the URL: The Snap verifies if you are on a Reddit post page. If not, it prompts you to navigate to one.

  3. User Input: A prompt asks you to enter the maximum number of comments you wish to scrape. The default is set to 0 if no input is provided.

  4. Fetch HTML: The Snap fetches the HTML of the Reddit post, ensuring compatibility with both old and new Reddit interfaces.

  5. Scrape Data: It extracts the post title, content, and the specified number of comments.

  6. Copy to Clipboard: The scraped data is copied to your clipboard for easy access and use.

Use cases

  • Research: Quickly gather data from Reddit posts for academic or market research.

  • Content Creation: Use the extracted content and comments to inspire blog posts or articles.

  • Social Media Management: Monitor and analyze discussions around specific topics or brands.

  • Data Analysis: Collect comments for sentiment analysis or other data-driven projects.

  • Archiving: Save interesting or important Reddit discussions for future reference.

  • Community Engagement: Share insightful comments or discussions with your community or team.