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ActionRedditUpdated May 2026

How do I get hot Reddit posts?

Short answer: Drop the "RedditReddit Get Hot Posts" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Subreddit
subreddit
stringRequiredSubreddit. Example: programming
Limit
limit
numberOptionalLimit
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 workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Reddit Get Hot Posts support batch operations?
Yes. Run Reddit Get Hot Posts inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Reddit's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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