This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Manual Reddit Automate Triggered n8n agent. It connects HTTP Request, Webhook across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Intermediate setup in 15-45 minutes. One‑time purchase: €29.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between HTTP Request, Webhook, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• HTTP Request
• Webhook

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   Title:  
   Automating Reddit Engagement with n8n: Post, Retrieve, and Comment Seamlessly
   
   Meta Description:  
   Discover how to use n8n to automate Reddit workflows—from publishing posts and retrieving post info to adding comments—all using the Reddit API. Boost your productivity with this easy setup!
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n workflow, Reddit automation, Reddit API, automation tools, no-code automation, post to Reddit automatically, comment on Reddit using n8n, Reddit bot, Reddit post automation
   
   Third-party APIs Used:  
   - Reddit API (OAuth2-based integration through n8n’s Reddit node)
   
   Article:
   
   Automating Reddit Engagement with n8n: Post, Retrieve, and Comment Seamlessly
   
   Managing social media presence often requires multiple repetitive actions—making a new post, checking its status, engaging with users via comments, and more. Today, we’ll walk through a simple yet powerful n8n workflow that automates key aspects of Reddit activity: from creating a post to retrieving its data, and even commenting on it, all in a few clicks.
   
   This automation is built entirely with n8n, an open-source, fair-code workflow automation tool that lets you connect different services with minimal effort. The best part? No coding required! Let’s dive into the workflow structure and understand each step involved in this no-code automation journey.
   
   🔧 Workflow Summary
   
   The described n8n workflow performs the following tasks in sequence:
   
   1. Waits for manual execution via a trigger node.
   2. Posts content to a specified Reddit subreddit using the Reddit API.
   3. Retrieves the newly posted content by ID to confirm it was successfully posted.
   4. Adds a comment to the newly created Reddit post.
   
   Let’s break this automation down node by node.
   
   1. Manual Trigger Node
   
   Node Name: On clicking 'execute'  
   Type: Manual Trigger
   
   This initial node is used to manually start the workflow from the n8n editor interface. It’s perfect for testing or for workflows that don’t need to run on a schedule or via a webhook.
   
   2. Reddit Post Creation
   
   Node Name: Reddit  
   Type: Reddit Node  
   Operation: Create Post  
   Subreddit: n8n  
   Title: Created from n8n  
   Text: This post was created using the Reddit node in n8n
   
   Once triggered, this node makes an API call to Reddit using your authenticated credentials. It posts a new text-based submission in the “r/n8n” subreddit. Of course, you can modify the subreddit, title, or body text to fit your own use case.
   
   3. Retrieve Post Information
   
   Node Name: Reddit1  
   Type: Reddit Node  
   Operation: Get Post by ID
   
   Immediately after posting, this node retrieves the post's metadata using the post ID returned from the previous step. Why do this? It ensures that the post exists, allows for validation, and captures any other information Reddit returns at posting time—useful for logging or further integrations.
   
   Note: The subreddit name is dynamically pulled from the first Reddit node using this line:
   
   subreddit: "={{$node[\"Reddit\"].parameter[\"subreddit\"]}}"
   
   This ensures that the retrieval is scoped to the right subreddit, making the workflow adaptable.
   
   4. Comment on the Post
   
   Node Name: Reddit2  
   Type: Reddit Node  
   Operation: Post Comment  
   Text: This comment was added from n8n!
   
   Finally, the last node uses the post ID again to attach a comment to the same post that was just created. This automates user engagement, kicks off a conversation, or simply acts as a bot-based response.
   
   Why It Matters
   
   Such a workflow is perfect for social media managers, bot creators, or content curators who want to:
   
   - Schedule Reddit posts in advance (when combined with the Cron node)
   - Automatically reply to new posts made by their account
   - Engage audiences consistently without manual effort
   
   By leveraging the Reddit node in n8n, you minimize the need for custom scripts, libraries, or server hosting for Reddit bots. It’s cleaner, more maintainable, and completely customizable.
   
   Authentication Note
   
   This workflow uses "Reddit OAuth Credentials," meaning you'll need to set up OAuth2 authentication and register your app with Reddit. n8n simplifies this with a guided setup in your Credentials Manager.
   
   Wrapping Up
   
   Automation isn’t just for technical wizards. Tools like n8n make it simple and accessible for anyone to automate day-to-day online activity. With just four nodes, you’ve created a flow that posts on Reddit, confirms the post, and adds a comment—saving time, boosting consistency, and opening up new possibilities for engagement.
   
   As always, this workflow can be extended: Add error notifications, introduce conditional logic, integrate with other platforms like Telegram, Slack, or Discord—all using n8n’s massive library of nodes.
   
   If you haven’t tried n8n yet, now’s the time. The world of no-code automation is at your fingertips.
   
   Happy automating!

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.