ActionRedditUpdated September 2026
How do I get hot Reddit posts?
Short answer: You can reddit get hot posts in Reddit by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Reddit Reddit Get Hot Posts action to a workflow, map its 2 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Subreddit subreddit | string | Required | Subreddit. Example: programming |
Limit limit | number | Optional | Limit |
Sample request
{"subreddit": "e.g. programming","limit": "{{trigger.limit}}"}
Returns
{"data": {"children": [{"data": {"url": "https://reddit.com/...","score": 1500,"title": "Interesting Post","author": "redditor","created_utc": 1712835600,"num_comments": 200}}]}}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Reddit Get Hot Posts.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Reddit Get Hot Posts.
What does the Reddit Get Hot Posts action do in Reddit?
Returns the current "Hot" listing for a subreddit. For trend-detection workflows or for content-discovery in monitoring scripts.
What inputs does Reddit Get Hot Posts require?
Required: Subreddit. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Reddit returns an error?
The run history shows the failed step with its input and the error message Reddit returned, so you can fix the input and run the workflow again. Automatic retries are built into HTTP steps only, where you can also set your own retry count and delay.
Does Reddit Get Hot Posts support batch operations?
Run Reddit Get Hot Posts inside a loop to process each item in an array. TinyCommand does not throttle calls for you, so for large arrays add a Delay step if you need to stay within Reddit's rate limits.
More actions
Other Reddit actions.
Action
Reddit Add Comment
Posts a comment on a post or another comment. For community-engagement workflows (auto-thank-you for mentions) or for moderator-tool automation.
ActionSearch Subreddit
Full-text search within a specific subreddit. Supports Reddit's search syntax (flair, author, selftext filters). For "find all AMAs about X" or topic-research workflows.
ActionSubmit Reddit Post
Posts to a subreddit as text or link. Subject to Reddit's rate limits (especially strict for new/low-karma accounts). For community-managed subreddits or for automated content-sharing workflows.
ActionReddit Vote
Upvote (1), downvote (-1), or clear (0). Useful for moderator workflows (auto-downvote off-topic) within a small managed community.