Reddit Parasite SEO AI Agent

What This Agent Does

This powerful automation agent transforms your Google Sheets data into engaging Reddit posts using AI-generated content. It reads rows from a spreadsheet, generates SEO-optimized content using Claude AI for each entry, posts directly to Reddit, and tracks posting status back in your sheetÔÇöall without manual intervention.

Key benefits: Save hours of manual content creation and posting time, maintain consistent Reddit presence, and leverage AI to create compelling posts that drive engagement. This workflow is perfect for content marketers, community managers, and social media teams who need to scale their Reddit marketing efforts while maintaining quality.

Ideal use cases: Automated product launches, scheduled content campaigns, multi-subreddit marketing initiatives, and systematic community engagement programs.

Required Integrations

Google Sheets

Why it's needed: Google Sheets serves as your content database, storing the information that will be transformed into Reddit posts. The workflow reads data from your sheet, searches for specific entries, and updates cells to track which posts have been published.

Setup steps:

1. Navigate to the TaskAGI integrations page and click Add Integration
2. Select Google Sheets from the available integrations
3. Click Connect to Google to initiate OAuth authentication
4. Sign in with the Google account that has access to your spreadsheet
5. Grant TaskAGI permission to read and write to your Google Sheets
6. Confirm the connection is successful (you'll see a green checkmark)

Obtaining credentials: Google Sheets uses OAuth 2.0, so no manual API key creation is required. Simply authenticate through the TaskAGI interface using your Google account credentials.

Configuration in TaskAGI: Once connected, you'll be able to paste any Google Sheets URL directly into the workflow nodes. Ensure the Google account you connected has edit permissions for the spreadsheet you plan to use.

Reddit

Why it's needed: This integration enables the workflow to automatically create posts on Reddit. It handles authentication and posting to your specified subreddit(s), eliminating the need for manual post creation.

Setup steps:

1. Go to https://www.reddit.com/prefs/apps while logged into your Reddit account
2. Scroll to the bottom and click Create App or Create Another App
3. Fill in the application details:
   • Name: TaskAGI Reddit Automation (or your preferred name)
   • App type: Select script
   • Description: Optional, but helpful for tracking
   • About URL: Leave blank or add your website
   • Redirect URI: Enter http://localhost:8080 (required even for scripts)
4. Click Create app
5. Note your Client ID (under the app name) and Client Secret
6. In TaskAGI, navigate to Integrations and select Reddit
7. Enter your Reddit username, password, Client ID, and Client Secret
8. Test the connection to verify authentication

Obtaining credentials: Your Client ID appears as a string of characters directly below your app name. The Client Secret is labeled clearly. Keep these credentials secure and never share them publicly.

Configuration in TaskAGI: Ensure the Reddit account you're using has sufficient karma and account age to post in your target subreddits. Many subreddits have minimum requirements that could prevent posting.

Anthropic (Claude AI)

Why it's needed: Claude AI generates the actual content for your Reddit posts. Using the advanced Claude Sonnet 4.5 model, it creates SEO-optimized, engaging content based on your data and custom prompts.

Setup steps:

1. Visit https://console.anthropic.com/ and create an account or sign in
2. Navigate to API Keys in the account settings
3. Click Create Key
4. Give your key a descriptive name (e.g., "TaskAGI Reddit Automation")
5. Copy the API key immediately (it won't be shown again)
6. In TaskAGI, go to Integrations and select Anthropic
7. Paste your API key into the designated field
8. Save the integration

Obtaining credentials: API keys are generated instantly from the Anthropic console. You'll need to add credits to your Anthropic account to use the API. New accounts typically receive some free credits to get started.

Configuration in TaskAGI: Monitor your API usage through the Anthropic console to avoid unexpected charges. The Claude Sonnet 4.5 model used in this workflow is cost-effective but does consume credits per request.

Configuration Steps

Step 1: Configure "Get Sheet from URL" Node

This node retrieves your entire spreadsheet data to begin the automation process.

Configuration:

• sheet_url: Paste the complete URL of your Google Sheets document (e.g., https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ABC123xyz/edit)
• Ensure the sheet contains columns for: post content data, subreddit names, post titles, and a status tracking column
• The node outputs a rows array containing all your sheet data

Example sheet structure:

Column A: Title
Column B: Content Keywords
Column C: Subreddit
Column D: Post ID (initially empty)

Step 2: Configure "Loop" Node

The Loop node iterates through each row from your spreadsheet, processing them one at a time.

Configuration:

• Input array: Connect this to the rows output from the "Get Sheet from URL" node (reference: 2536.rows)
• The loop automatically provides an index value for tracking which row is being processed
• Each iteration passes the current row's data to subsequent nodes

How it works: If your sheet has 10 rows, the loop will execute the contained workflow 10 times, once for each row.

Step 3: Configure "Search in Sheet" Node

This node locates the specific row being processed to enable status updates later.

Configuration:

• sheet_url: Use the same Google Sheets URL as Step 1
• Search criteria: Configure to search based on the loop's current index or a unique identifier from your row data
• Search column: Specify which column contains your unique identifier
• Output: The found object contains the row number and cell references needed for updates

Pro tip: Using row index from the loop (reference: 2537.index) ensures accurate row identification even if data changes between runs.

Step 4: Configure "Generate Text (Claude)" Node

This is where the AI magic happensÔÇöClaude creates your Reddit post content.

Configuration:

• model: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 (pre-configured for optimal performance)
• prompt: The default prompt is: "You are an expert SEO content writer, writing cont..."

Customize your prompt for better results:

You are an expert SEO content writer creating engaging Reddit posts.

Using this information:
- Title: {{row.title}}
- Keywords: {{row.keywords}}
- Subreddit: {{row.subreddit}}

Create a Reddit post that:
1. Has an attention-grabbing opening
2. Provides genuine value to the community
3. Includes relevant keywords naturally
4. Encourages discussion
5. Follows Reddit best practices (no overt self-promotion)

Length: 150-300 words
Tone: Conversational and authentic

• Input data: Reference the current loop row data using expressions like {{2537.current.title}}
• Output: The content field contains your generated post text (reference: 2539.content)

Token considerations: Claude Sonnet 4.5 has a large context window, but keep prompts focused to minimize costs and response time.

Step 5: Configure "Create Reddit Post" Node

This node publishes your AI-generated content to Reddit.

Configuration:

• subreddit: Reference from your sheet data (e.g., {{2537.current.subreddit}}) or hardcode a specific subreddit name
• title: Pull from your sheet (e.g., {{2537.current.title}})
• text: Connect to the Claude output (reference: 2539.content)
• kind: Set to self for text posts
• Output: Returns a post_id that uniquely identifies the created post (reference: 2538.post_id)

Important notes:

• Remove the "r/" prefix from subreddit names (use technology not r/technology)
• Ensure your Reddit account has posting permissions in the target subreddit
• Consider rate limitingÔÇöReddit restricts how frequently you can post

Step 6: Configure "Update Cell" Node

This final node marks rows as processed by recording the Reddit post ID.

Configuration:

• sheet_url: Same Google Sheets URL used throughout
• cell_reference: Use the row location from the Search node (reference: 2540.found.row) combined with your status column (e.g., Column D)
• value: Set to the post ID from Reddit (reference: 2538.post_id)
• This creates an audit trail and prevents duplicate posting

Example cell reference expression:

D{{2540.found.row}}

This writes the post ID to column D of the current row.

Testing Your Agent

1. Prepare Your Test Data

Before running the workflow, set up a test environment:

• Create a copy of your production Google Sheet or use a dedicated test sheet
• Add 2-3 test rows with sample data
• Create a test subreddit or use r/test (a subreddit designed for testing)
• Ensure your test data includes all required columns

2. Execute a Test Run

1. Click the Test Workflow button in TaskAGI
2. Monitor the execution panel as each node processes
3. Watch for the green checkmarks indicating successful completion
4. Review the execution time (typically 10-30 seconds per row depending on content length)

3. Verification Checklist

After the workflow completes, verify:

• Ô£à Google Sheets: Check that the Post ID column has been populated with Reddit post IDs
• Ô£à Reddit: Visit the target subreddit and confirm your posts appear correctly
• Ô£à Content Quality: Read the generated posts to ensure Claude produced relevant, engaging content
• Ô£à Data Accuracy: Verify that titles, content, and subreddit assignments match your sheet data
• Ô£à Loop Completion: Confirm all rows were processed (check the loop node's execution count)

4. Success Indicators

You'll know everything is working when:

• Each row in your sheet has a unique Reddit post ID
• Posts appear on Reddit with proper formatting
• Generated content is coherent and relevant to your input data
• No error messages appear in the TaskAGI execution log
• The workflow completes in a reasonable timeframe

Expected timing: Approximately 15-25 seconds per post (includes AI generation and Reddit API calls).

Troubleshooting

Google Sheets Issues

Problem: "Unable to access spreadsheet" error

Solutions:

• Verify the Google account connected to TaskAGI has edit permissions for the sheet
• Check that the sheet URL is complete and correctly formatted
• Ensure the sheet isn't deleted or moved
• Re-authenticate your Google Sheets integration

Problem: Cell updates aren't appearing

Solutions:

• Confirm the cell reference format is correct (e.g., A1, D5)
• Check that the column exists in your sheet
• Verify the Search node successfully found the row
• Look for protected ranges that might prevent edits

Reddit Posting Issues

Problem: "Failed to create post" error

Solutions:

• Verify your Reddit account meets the subreddit's karma and age requirements
• Check that you're not posting too frequently (Reddit has rate limits)
• Ensure the subreddit name is spelled correctly without the "r/" prefix
• Confirm your Reddit API credentials are valid and not expired
• Check if the subreddit is private or restricted

Problem: Posts appear but are immediately removed

Solutions:

• Review the subreddit's rulesÔÇöyou may be violating content policies
• Check for AutoModerator rules that filter new accounts or specific keywords
• Ensure your content isn't flagged as spam (avoid excessive links or promotional language)
• Build karma in the subreddit manually before automating

Claude AI Issues

Problem: Generated content is irrelevant or low-quality

Solutions:

• Refine your prompt with more specific instructions and examples
• Ensure you're passing complete data from your sheet to the prompt
• Add constraints like word count, tone, and structure requirements
• Include examples of good posts in your prompt

Problem: "Insufficient credits" or API errors

Solutions:

• Check your Anthropic account balance and add credits
• Verify your API key is correctly entered in TaskAGI
• Ensure you haven't exceeded rate limits (wait and retry)
• Confirm the model name is spelled correctly

Workflow Execution Issues

Problem: Loop processes the same row multiple times

Solutions:

• Verify the Search node is using the correct index reference
• Check that the Update Cell node is writing to the correct column
• Add a conditional check to skip rows that already have a Post ID

Problem: Workflow times out or runs slowly

Solutions:

• Reduce the number of rows processed in a single run
• Check your internet connection stability
• Verify API services (Google, Reddit, Anthropic) aren't experiencing outages
• Consider adding delays between posts to avoid rate limiting

Next Steps

After Successful Setup

Immediate actions:

1. Scale gradually: Start with 5-10 posts per run, then increase as you confirm stability
2. Monitor performance: Check Reddit engagement metrics to see which AI-generated posts perform best
3. Refine your prompt: Use successful posts as examples to improve Claude's output
4. Set up scheduling: Configure TaskAGI to run this workflow automatically at optimal posting times
5. Create backup sheets: Maintain copies of your data in case of accidental overwrites

Optimization Suggestions

Improve content quality:

• Add a column in your sheet for "tone" or "style" and reference it in the Claude prompt
• Include competitor post examples in your prompt for Claude to learn from
• Experiment with different Claude models (Opus for highest quality, Haiku for speed)

Enhance tracking:

• Add a timestamp column to record when each post was created
• Create a separate sheet for failed posts to retry later
• Track engagement metrics by periodically fetching post scores from Reddit

Prevent duplicates:

• Add a conditional node that checks if the Post ID column is empty before processing
• Implement a "status" column with values like "pending," "posted," "failed"
• Create a separate workflow to identify and clean up duplicate posts

Advanced Usage Tips

Multi-subreddit campaigns:

• Add multiple subreddit columns to post the same content to different communities
• Modify the loop to create nested loops for cross-posting
• Customize content per subreddit by including subreddit-specific instructions in the Claude prompt

A/B testing:

• Create two versions of each post with different titles or content approaches
• Track which versions get better engagement
• Use successful patterns to inform future content generation

Integration with analytics:

• Connect a follow-up workflow that fetches post performance data
• Write engagement metrics back to your Google Sheet
• Use this data to train better prompts or identify high-performing topics

Error handling:

• Add try-catch nodes to gracefully handle API failures
• Implement retry logic for failed posts
• Set up email notifications for workflow errors

Content moderation:

• Add a human review step before posting by writing generated content to a "review" sheet
• Create an approval column that must be checked before the post is published
• Implement keyword filtering to catch potentially problematic content

Cost optimization:

• Use Claude Haiku for simpler posts to reduce API costs
• Batch multiple posts in a single Claude request when appropriate
• Cache frequently used prompt components to reduce token usage

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Congratulations! You've now set up a sophisticated Reddit automation workflow that combines the power of AI content generation with systematic posting and tracking. As you become more comfortable with the system, explore the advanced features to create even more powerful marketing automation. Remember to always follow Reddit's terms of service and community guidelines to maintain a positive presence on the platform.