What is the key difference between Reddit Mcp Buddy and Lurk?

Reddit Mcp Buddy belongs to the Social Media category with local stdio execution, while Lurk belongs to the Social Media category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Reddit Mcp Buddy or Lurk in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Reddit Mcp Buddy and Lurk free or paid?

Reddit Mcp Buddy operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Lurk operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Reddit Mcp Buddy lists 5 tools with 4 views and 788 GitHub stars. Lurk lists 0 tools with 1 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Reddit Mcp Buddy and Lurk together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Reddit Mcp Buddy or Lurk in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Reddit Mcp Buddy and Lurk free to use, or do they require API keys?

Reddit Mcp Buddy is listed under a Free / Open Source model with API Key required . Lurk operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Reddit Mcp Buddy and Lurk at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both karanb192-reddit-mcp-buddy and lurk as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Reddit Mcp Buddy has a Quality Score of 73 /100 ( Great ) with 4 views, 0 installs, and 788 GitHub stars. Lurk holds a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 1 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Reddit Mcp Buddy vs Lurk

In-depth architectural comparison of the Reddit Mcp Buddy and Lurk MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Reddit Mcp Buddy

Social Media · Local stdio

Quality: 73/100 (Great) | Auth: API Key required

Lurk

Social Media · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Reddit Mcp Buddy if you need specialized Social Media tools running via a local process. Choose Lurk if your workspace requires Social Media integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Reddit Mcp Buddy when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: REDDIT_CLIENT_ID, REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET, REDDIT_USERNAME, REDDIT_PASSWORD.
Primary tools included: browse_subreddit, search_reddit, get_post_details.

Explore Reddit Mcp Buddy Details

Choose Lurk when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Social Media domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Lurk Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Reddit Mcp Buddy karanb192 Social Media	L Lurk Social Media
Summary	Browse Reddit posts, search content, and analyze user activity without API keys. Works out-of-the-box with Claude Desktop.	Reddit reader for LLMs — full comment trees, 94% fewer tokens, one binary
Category & Scope	Social Media	Social Media

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Reddit Mcp Buddy Tools (5)

browse_subreddit

Fetch posts from a subreddit sorted by your choice (hot/new/top/rising/controversial). Returns a post list with content, metadata, and a data_source field. With Reddit credentials (data_source "api") posts include score, num_comments, and upvote_ratio; without credentials, results come from Reddit's public RSS feed (data_source "rss") and those fields plus nsfw are null — see the response note and do not infer popularity from them.

search_reddit

Search for posts across Reddit or specific subreddits. Returns matching posts with content and metadata.

get_post_details

Fetch a Reddit post with its comments. Requires EITHER url OR post_id. IMPORTANT: When using post_id alone, an extra API call is made to fetch the subreddit first (2 calls total). For better efficiency, always provide the subreddit parameter when known (1 call total).

user_analysis

Analyze a Reddit user's posting history, karma, and activity patterns. Returns posts, comments, and statistics.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Reddit Mcp Buddy Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "karanb192-reddit-mcp-buddy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "reddit-mcp-buddy"
      ],
      "env": {
        "REDDIT_CLIENT_ID": "YOUR_REDDIT_CLIENT_ID_HERE",
        "REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET": "YOUR_REDDIT_CLIENT_SECRET_HERE",
        "REDDIT_USERNAME": "YOUR_REDDIT_USERNAME_HERE",
        "REDDIT_PASSWORD": "YOUR_REDDIT_PASSWORD_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Lurk Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lurk": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "lurk"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Reddit Mcp Buddy is categorized under Social Media and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Lurk belongs to Social Media using local stdio subprocess. Select Reddit Mcp Buddy when you need capabilities focused on social media and Lurk when you require tools for social media.

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