One API Call to Post on Reddit
The Reddit API requires OAuth app registration, subreddit-specific rules enforcement, and aggressive rate limiting with strict user-agent requirements. RelayAPI handles OAuth, rate limits, media hosting, and API changes.
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const response = await fetch('https://api.relayapi.dev/v1/posts', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer rlay_live_xxxxxxxxxx',
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
body: JSON.stringify({
content: 'Check out our latest update!',
platforms: ['reddit'],
media: ['https://cdn.example.com/image.jpg'],
}),
});Reddit API
- OAuth app registration requires manual approval for higher rate limits, and user-agent strings must follow a specific format
- Each subreddit has different posting rules (flair requirements, title formats, link vs self-post restrictions) that the API doesn't validate upfront
- Rate limits are strict (100 requests per minute for OAuth apps) and exceed penalties can result in temporary bans
- Media uploads use a separate endpoint and require polling for processing completion before referencing in posts
- Reddit's API documentation is inconsistent, with undocumented endpoints and behavior differences between old and new Reddit
RelayAPI
- RelayAPI manages OAuth credentials, user-agent formatting, and rate tier optimization automatically
- We validate posts against subreddit rules before submission, preventing silent failures and moderator removals
- Intelligent rate limit tracking with request queuing, backoff, and per-account usage monitoring
- Upload media to RelayAPI and we handle the upload endpoint, processing wait, and post attachment seamlessly
- Our integration is tested against actual Reddit behavior, not just documentation, ensuring reliable posting
Supported Content Types
How It Works
Connect Your Account
Authorize your Reddit account via OAuth in 30 seconds
Build Your Integration
Use the REST API or our SDKs to publish content
RelayAPI Handles the Rest
We manage publishing, rate limits, and delivery notifications
Ship Faster
Submit Reddit posts with a single API call. No subreddit rule lookups, no media processing polls, no user-agent formatting. Specify the subreddit, content type, and post body -- we handle the rest.
Official API, Zero Hassle
RelayAPI uses the official Reddit API. Your posts appear natively in subreddits with full voting and commenting, while we handle OAuth, rate limits, and subreddit rule validation.
Subreddit Rule Validation
Reddit silently removes posts that violate subreddit rules. RelayAPI pre-validates your posts against flair requirements, title formats, and content restrictions before submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
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