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An n8n Reddit workflow that starts from the RedReplier Trigger and sends scored mentions onwardAn n8n Reddit workflow that starts from the RedReplier Trigger and sends scored mentions onward
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How to Build n8n Reddit Workflows That Start From Scored Mentions

Run n8n Reddit monitoring with the RedReplier node: a New Mention trigger with a 0 to 100 score, drafted replies, and X, Bluesky and Hacker News too.

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A Zapier Reddit Zap that starts from the RedReplier New Mention trigger and sends scored mentions onwardA Zapier Reddit Zap that starts from the RedReplier New Mention trigger and sends scored mentions onward
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How to Run Zapier Reddit Alerts on the Mentions Worth Answering

Build Zapier Reddit Zaps on the RedReplier app: a New Mention trigger with a 0 to 100 score, four actions, three searches, plus X, Bluesky and Hacker News.

•8 min read
How Reddit Awards Work Now, After Coins Ended and Gold Came BackHow Reddit Awards Work Now, After Coins Ended and Gold Came Back
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How Reddit Awards Work Now, After Coins Ended and Gold Came Back

How Reddit awards work in 2026: coins ended in 2023, awards came back with gold in 2024, and what an award on a thread tells you before you reply.

•7 min read
What a Reddit Moderator Can Remove, Ban and Automate in a SubredditWhat a Reddit Moderator Can Remove, Ban and Automate in a Subreddit
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What a Reddit Moderator Can Remove, Ban and Automate in a Subreddit

A reddit moderator writes subreddit rules, removes posts, bans accounts and runs AutoModerator. Here is what each power means before your brand replies.

•8 min read
How Reddit Rising Surfaces Threads Before They Reach HotHow Reddit Rising Surfaces Threads Before They Reach Hot
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How Reddit Rising Surfaces Threads Before They Reach Hot

The reddit rising sort ranks young posts by recent views. Where it appears, its .json and RSS endpoints, and how it differs from hot and new.

•7 min read
Who Sees X Hidden Replies, and What Happens When Yours Gets HiddenWho Sees X Hidden Replies, and What Happens When Yours Gets Hidden
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Who Sees X Hidden Replies, and What Happens When Yours Gets Hidden

How x hidden replies work: who can hide a reply, where the hidden reply icon sits, what the replier is told, and the API v2 hide replies endpoint.

•7 min read
What a Bluesky Block Does, Who Can See It and How It Differs From MuteWhat a Bluesky Block Does, Who Can See It and How It Differs From Mute
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What a Bluesky Block Does, Who Can See It and How It Differs From Mute

What a bluesky block does: it stops replies, quotes and mentions both ways, it is a public record on AT Protocol, and how it differs from a mute.

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What Bluesky Labelers Are and How Subscribing to One WorksWhat Bluesky Labelers Are and How Subscribing to One Works
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What Bluesky Labelers Are and How Subscribing to One Works

What bluesky labelers are: moderation services that tag posts and accounts, how to subscribe, what label values do, and the twenty-labeler cap.

•7 min read
Who can see a Facebook group anonymous post, and who cannotWho can see a Facebook group anonymous post, and who cannot
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Who Can See a Facebook Group Anonymous Post, and Who Cannot

A Facebook group anonymous post hides your name from members and visitors, not from admins, moderators or Facebook. Here is what Meta's Help Centre says.

•8 min read
What Facebook group insights show and which groups get each metricWhat Facebook group insights show and which groups get each metric
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What Facebook Group Insights Show and Which Groups Get Each Metric

Meta's Facebook group insights show admins growth, engagement and member data, with demographics and post reach locked until a group hits 250 members.

•7 min read
Here Is How to Tag Someone on Reddit, and Why Some Mentions Never ArriveHere Is How to Tag Someone on Reddit, and Why Some Mentions Never Arrive
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Here Is How to Tag Someone on Reddit, and Why Some Mentions Never Arrive

Learning how to tag someone on Reddit takes one u/username. When the mention notifies, the three-name limit, r/ links, and posts versus chat.

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What a Reddit Approved User Can Do in Restricted and Private CommunitiesWhat a Reddit Approved User Can Do in Restricted and Private Communities
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What a Reddit Approved User Can Do in Restricted and Private Communities

What a Reddit approved user is, what the status lets you skip in restricted and private communities and mod filters, and how to ask moderators for it.

•7 min read
What the Reddit Block User Feature Hides, and From WhomWhat the Reddit Block User Feature Hides, and From Whom
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What the Reddit Block User Feature Hides, and From Whom

The reddit block user feature hides your posts and comments from the person you block. What each side sees, how to block, and how it changes replies.

•7 min read
Why Your Question Lands in a Reddit Megathread, and How to Find OneWhy Your Question Lands in a Reddit Megathread, and How to Find One
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Why Your Question Lands in a Reddit Megathread, and How to Find One

What a Reddit megathread is, how mods pin them, why recommendation questions get sent there, and how to find and watch one for buyer questions.

•7 min read
What Outsiders See in a Reddit Private Subreddit, and How to Get InWhat Outsiders See in a Reddit Private Subreddit, and How to Get In
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What Outsiders See in a Reddit Private Subreddit, and How to Get In

What a Reddit private subreddit shows non-members, how it differs from public and restricted ones, how to request access, and why tools can't read it.

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How Reddit Search by Flair Works, From flair: to a Single TapHow Reddit Search by Flair Works, From flair: to a Single Tap
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How Reddit Search by Flair Works, From flair: to a Single Tap

How Reddit search by flair works: the flair: filter Reddit documents, the flair_name link a tap builds, and the limits to know before you rely on it.

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How a Reddit Wiki Works, Who Can Edit It, and What to Read Before You PostHow a Reddit Wiki Works, Who Can Edit It, and What to Read Before You Post
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How a Reddit Wiki Works, Who Can Edit It, and What to Read Before You Post

Each Reddit wiki lives at /r/<sub>/wiki. Who can edit one, how to find a community's rules and FAQ pages, and why to read them before you post.

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How to Search Subreddit Posts and Comments Inside One CommunityHow to Search Subreddit Posts and Comments Inside One Community
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How to Search Subreddit Posts and Comments Inside One Community

To search subreddit posts and comments, use the community's own search bar. Desktop, app, old Reddit, the subreddit: filter and restrict_sr explained.

•7 min read
How Twitter Mute Words Work on X, and What They Never HideHow Twitter Mute Words Work on X, and What They Never Hide
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How Twitter Mute Words Work on X, and What They Never Hide

How twitter mute words work on X: where muting applies, the four durations, anyone vs people you don't follow, and why search still shows muted posts.

•6 min read
How X Community Notes Get Written, Rated and Shown on PostsHow X Community Notes Get Written, Rated and Shown on Posts
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How X Community Notes Get Written, Rated and Shown on Posts

How x community notes work: who can write them, how the bridging algorithm picks helpful notes, and what a note on a post means before you reply.

•8 min read
How X Notifications Sort Mentions, Replies and the Accounts You WatchHow X Notifications Sort Mentions, Replies and the Accounts You Watch
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How X Notifications Sort Mentions, Replies and the Accounts You Watch

How x notifications work: the All, Mentions and Verified tabs, the quality filter, advanced filters, muted words, and the bell for specific accounts.

•7 min read
What Reddit Contest Mode Hides, and What It Means for Your ReplyWhat Reddit Contest Mode Hides, and What It Means for Your Reply
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What Reddit Contest Mode Hides, and What It Means for Your Reply

A thread in Reddit contest mode shuffles comments, hides scores and collapses replies. Who turns it on, what mods still see, and where your reply should go.

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What a Reddit follow user action shows you, and what it tells themWhat a Reddit follow user action shows you, and what it tells them
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What a Reddit follow user action shows you, and what it tells them

A Reddit follow user action puts their profile posts in your home feed and tells them. What it shows, how people opt out, and why history works better.

•7 min read
How to Find Reddit Hidden Posts, Unhide Them, and Use Hide for TriageHow to Find Reddit Hidden Posts, Unhide Them, and Use Hide for Triage
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How to Find Reddit Hidden Posts, Unhide Them, and Use Hide for Triage

Where Reddit hidden posts go, what Reddit documents for viewing them on desktop and the app, how to unhide one, and how hiding speeds up reply triage.

•7 min read
How Reddit Markdown Formats a Reply, and Where It Still WorksHow Reddit Markdown Formats a Reply, and Where It Still Works
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How Reddit Markdown Formats a Reply, and Where It Still Works

A guide to Reddit markdown for replies: bold, links, quotes, lists and code, where the Markdown Editor still works, and the old Reddit quirks to avoid.

•8 min read
What a Reddit post history shows, what it hides, and how to read oneWhat a Reddit post history shows, what it hides, and how to read one
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What a Reddit post history shows, what it hides, and how to read one

A Reddit post history lists an account's posts and comments, minus what the owner hid. How to view one, what is missing, and how to read it before you reply.

•7 min read
Where Reddit Saved Posts Go, and How to Use Them as a Reply QueueWhere Reddit Saved Posts Go, and How to Use Them as a Reply Queue
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Where Reddit Saved Posts Go, and How to Use Them as a Reply Queue

How Reddit saved posts work: where to find them on desktop and the app, who can see them, the 1,000-item cap in Reddit's code, and how to triage with them.

•7 min read
What a Reddit throwaway account is, and why brands should not reply from oneWhat a Reddit throwaway account is, and why brands should not reply from one
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What a Reddit throwaway account is, and why brands should not reply from one

A Reddit throwaway account is a second account for one-off posts. What Reddit allows, when it becomes ban evasion or vote manipulation, and why brands lose.

•8 min read
How to search Reddit by date when Reddit has no date pickerHow to search Reddit by date when Reddit has no date picker
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How to search Reddit by date when Reddit has no date picker

To search Reddit by date you get a time filter, from past hour to all time, and no custom range. How to get exact dates and find fresh threads to answer.

•7 min read
Where to Find Subreddit Rules and What to Check Before You ReplyWhere to Find Subreddit Rules and What to Check Before You Reply
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Where to Find Subreddit Rules and What to Check Before You Reply

Where subreddit rules live on desktop, the app and old Reddit, how moderators enforce them on comments, and what to check before you reply to a thread.

•7 min read
How a Twitter search from user works on X, and how to vet a prospect with itHow a Twitter search from user works on X, and how to vet a prospect with it
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How a Twitter search from user works on X, and how to vet a prospect with it

A Twitter search from user returns posts by one account. How from: works on X, how to add keywords and dates, and how to vet a prospect before you reply.

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What a Reddit Downvote Does to a Post, a Comment and Your AccountWhat a Reddit Downvote Does to a Post, a Comment and Your Account
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What a Reddit Downvote Does to a Post, a Comment and Your Account

A Reddit downvote lowers a post's visibility and its author's karma. What Reddit says it is for, which mod filters read the result, and the voting rules.

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How to Use Reddit Modmail to Ask Moderators Before You Promote AnythingHow to Use Reddit Modmail to Ask Moderators Before You Promote Anything
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How to Use Reddit Modmail to Ask Moderators Before You Promote Anything

Sending Reddit modmail reaches a subreddit's whole mod team. How to send it, what to ask before promoting, how mods reply, and what gets you muted.

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What Reddit notifications cover, and why none of them watch keywordsWhat Reddit notifications cover, and why none of them watch keywords
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What Reddit notifications cover, and why none of them watch keywords

Your Reddit notifications cover replies, mentions, chats and trending posts. How to set them on web and app, and why no setting alerts on keywords.

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Eight Causes of Reddit Search Not Working, and How to Find the Post AnywayEight Causes of Reddit Search Not Working, and How to Find the Post Anyway
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Eight Causes of Reddit Search Not Working, and How to Find the Post Anyway

Is Reddit search not working for a post you know exists? The eight causes Reddit documents, from sort and scope to Safe Search and removals, with fixes.

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Where Reddit Trending Topics Come From, and Why Buyers Rarely Show Up ThereWhere Reddit Trending Topics Come From, and Why Buyers Rarely Show Up There
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Where Reddit Trending Topics Come From, and Why Buyers Rarely Show Up There

What counts as Reddit trending: the search bar list, Popular, Hot, Rising and trending notifications, what drives each one, and where buyer threads sit.

•8 min read
How Reddit user search finds people, and what it leaves outHow Reddit user search finds people, and what it leaves out
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How Reddit user search finds people, and what it leaves out

Running a Reddit user search? The People tab finds accounts by name, author: finds their posts, and profile curation, blocks and deletion hide the rest.

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Which subreddit stats Reddit shows, and which ones point to buyersWhich subreddit stats Reddit shows, and which ones point to buyers
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Which subreddit stats Reddit shows, and which ones point to buyers

The subreddit stats Reddit shows are weekly visitors and contributions. What Mod Insights adds, what third-party sites estimate, and what predicts leads.

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How X trending topics are picked, and when they lead to buyersHow X trending topics are picked, and when they lead to buyers
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How X trending topics are picked, and when they lead to buyers

What shows up as X trending comes from an algorithm tuned to you. How X ranks trends, how to switch location, and when a trend is worth a lead search.

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A Manus Cue connector for lead finding that reads RedReplier mentions and never contacts the people in themA Manus Cue connector for lead finding that reads RedReplier mentions and never contacts the people in them
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Keep a Manus Cue Connector for Lead Finding Out of Strangers' Inboxes

A Manus Cue connector for lead finding hands you a shortlist of buyers. The Cue agent has its own email and phone, so the rule is that it never contacts one.

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Adding a Manus Cue connector for Reddit monitoring that points at the RedReplier MCP serverAdding a Manus Cue connector for Reddit monitoring that points at the RedReplier MCP server
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Point a Manus Cue Connector for Reddit Monitoring at a Read-Only Brief

Cue ships no Reddit integration, so a Manus Cue connector for Reddit monitoring is a custom MCP server you add. Point it at RedReplier and keep it reading.

•9 min read
One Manus Cue connector for social listening covering Reddit, X, Bluesky, Hacker News and FacebookOne Manus Cue connector for social listening covering Reddit, X, Bluesky, Hacker News and Facebook
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Cover Five Platforms With One Manus Cue Connector for Social Listening

One Manus Cue connector for social listening reads Reddit, X, Bluesky, Hacker News and Facebook through RedReplier, already scored. Setup, filters and limits.

•7 min read
A Manus Cue connector for X social listening reading scored TWITTER mentions from RedReplierA Manus Cue connector for X social listening reading scored TWITTER mentions from RedReplier
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Shortlist X Chatter With a Manus Cue Connector for X Social Listening

A Manus Cue connector for X social listening reads scored X mentions through RedReplier, with no X API tier of your own. Setup, filters and what to forbid.

•7 min read
An OpenAI dots plugin for lead finding producing a draft-only digest of scored threads from RedReplierAn OpenAI dots plugin for lead finding producing a draft-only digest of scored threads from RedReplier
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Keep an OpenAI dots Plugin for Lead Finding on Draft Duty

Set up an OpenAI dots plugin for lead finding that reads scored threads and drafts replies, while OpenAI's own rule keeps the sending with you.

•8 min read
Adding RedReplier as an OpenAI dots plugin for Reddit monitoring in ChatGPT developer modeAdding RedReplier as an OpenAI dots plugin for Reddit monitoring in ChatGPT developer mode
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Connect an OpenAI dots Plugin for Reddit Monitoring in Developer Mode

Setting up an OpenAI dots plugin for Reddit monitoring means adding RedReplier as a custom MCP server in developer mode, then proving your dot uses it.

•9 min read
One OpenAI dots plugin for social listening reading Reddit, X, Bluesky, Hacker News and Facebook mentions from RedReplierOne OpenAI dots plugin for social listening reading Reddit, X, Bluesky, Hacker News and Facebook mentions from RedReplier
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One OpenAI dots Plugin for Social Listening Across Five Networks

Point an OpenAI dots plugin for social listening at RedReplier and one read covers Reddit, X, Bluesky, Hacker News and Facebook, already scored.

•8 min read
An OpenAI dots plugin for X social listening narrowing scored X posts from RedReplier to a short digestAn OpenAI dots plugin for X social listening narrowing scored X posts from RedReplier to a short digest
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Cut the Noise With an OpenAI dots Plugin for X Social Listening

Wire an OpenAI dots plugin for X social listening to RedReplier and your dot reads scored X posts by relevance, with no X API tier of your own.

•8 min read
Every Hacker News RSS Feed URL, What It Returns, and Where It StopsEvery Hacker News RSS Feed URL, What It Returns, and Where It Stops
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Every Hacker News RSS Feed URL, What It Returns, and Where It Stops

Hacker News RSS comes from news.ycombinator.com/rss, a 30 story front page feed, and from hnrss.org, which adds keyword and comment feeds. URLs and limits.

•7 min read
Here's how to see mentions on X, including the ones that never tag youHere's how to see mentions on X, including the ones that never tag you
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Here's how to see mentions on X, including the ones that never tag you

How to see mentions on X: the Mentions tab, the filters that hide some, the @handle search, the API endpoint, and how to catch posts that never tag you.

•7 min read
What a Quarantined Subreddit Is, and Why Its Threads Never Reach Your FeedWhat a Quarantined Subreddit Is, and Why Its Threads Never Reach Your Feed
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What a Quarantined Subreddit Is, and Why Its Threads Never Reach Your Feed

A quarantined subreddit sits behind an opt-in warning and stays out of search, Popular and recommendations. Here is what that hides from keyword monitoring.

•7 min read