MCP Reddit Digest Server

What is MCP Reddit Digest Server?

MCP Reddit Digest Server is a FastAPI-based Model Context Protocol server that automatically fetches top Reddit posts, generates AI‑powered summaries using Azure OpenAI, formats them into PDF reports, and delivers the digest directly to Slack. It is designed for teams who want to stay informed about discussions in subreddits related to AI, cybersecurity, programming, or any custom topic.

How to use MCP Reddit Digest Server?

Set up the required environment variables (Reddit API, Azure OpenAI, Slack bot token) in a .env file, install dependencies, and start the server with uvicorn mcp_server.main:app --reload. Use the POST /mcp/reddit endpoint to get a digest by topic (e.g., “ai”) or POST /mcp/reddit/subreddit to specify custom subreddits. The system can also be configured to run on a daily or custom schedule by editing scheduler.py.

Key features of MCP Reddit Digest Server

• Smart Reddit Monitoring: fetch top posts by topic or custom subreddits.
• AI‑Powered Summaries: condense Reddit discussions using Azure OpenAI.
• Clean Markdown Formatting: generates well‑structured digests.
• Professional PDF Reports: converts markdown to styled PDFs with custom CSS.
• Slack Integration: automatically delivers digests to team Slack channels.
• Scheduled Delivery: configure daily or custom automated digests.
• Modular Architecture: easily extend with new features or integrations.

Use cases of MCP Reddit Digest Server

• Send a daily roundup of top Reddit posts on AI to your team’s Slack channel.
• Generate a PDF report of discussions from custom subreddits (e.g., MachineLearning, artificial).
• Monitor cybersecurity or programming news without manually browsing Reddit.

FAQ from MCP Reddit Digest Server

What are the prerequisites to run the server?

Python 3.8+, Reddit API credentials, Azure OpenAI API access, and a Slack workspace with a bot integration are required.

How do I configure the environment variables?

Create a .env file with variables for Reddit (CLIENT_ID, CLIENT_SECRET, USERNAME, PASSWORD, USER_AGENT), Azure OpenAI (KEY, API_VERSION, ENDPOINT, DEPLOYMENT), and Slack (BOT_TOKEN, CHANNEL_ID).

How can I customize the subreddits or topics?

Use the POST /mcp/reddit/subreddit endpoint with a comma‑separated list of subreddit names, or edit the TOPIC_SUBREDDITS dictionary in reddit_fetcher.py to add new topic‑to‑subreddit mappings.

Can I schedule automatic digests?

Yes. Edit scheduler.py to adjust the cron job (e.g., daily at 9 AM) or set an interval schedule for testing.

Which API endpoints are available?

GET / for health check, POST /mcp/hello for testing connectivity, POST /mcp/reddit for topic‑based digests, and POST /mcp/reddit/subreddit for custom subreddit digests.