reddit-thread-analyzer

SKILL.md

Reddit Thread Analyzer

Extract deep insights from Reddit discussions including sentiment, key arguments, and community consensus.

When a user provides a Reddit thread URL or asks about Reddit opinions, analyze the discussion comprehensively to surface meaningful patterns and insights.

Instructions

1. Fetch and Parse Thread Data

Use WebFetch to load the Reddit thread and extract:

Post title, body, author, score, and timestamp

All comments (not just top-level)

Comment scores, awards, and timestamps

Note verified contributors or expert flair

2. Analyze Overall Sentiment
Determine the dominant sentiment and emotional tone:

Overall sentiment: Positive, negative, neutral, or mixed

Sentiment distribution: Approximate percentages

Emotional tone: Excited, frustrated, skeptical, supportive, angry, enthusiastic

Shift over time: Note if sentiment changes throughout discussion

3. Extract Key Arguments

Identify the most impactful points:

Top Arguments in Favor (3-5 points):

Quote the argument

Note comment score

Identify supporting evidence or reasoning

Top Arguments Against (3-5 points):

Quote the argument

Note comment score

Identify counter-points and rebuttals

Expert or Verified Opinions:

Highlight comments from verified experts

Note OP responses and clarifications

4. Find Consensus Points

Determine what the community agrees on:

Points with broad agreement (high scores, no controversy)

Emerging patterns across multiple comments

Common ground between opposing viewpoints

5. Identify Controversial Topics

Flag heavily debated points:

Topics with mixed upvotes/downvotes

Arguments that sparked long comment chains

Divisive issues where community is split

6. Provide Structured Analysis

Format your analysis clearly:

# Reddit Analysis: [Thread Title]

## Executive Summary
[2-3 sentence overview of the discussion and main takeaway]

## Overall Sentiment
- **Dominant Sentiment**: Positive/Negative/Neutral/Mixed (X%)
- **Emotional Tone**: [excited/frustrated/skeptical/etc.]
- **Community Alignment**: High/Medium/Low

## Top Arguments

### In Favor
1. **[Main point]** (+XXX score)
   > "[Direct quote from comment]"
   - [Brief explanation of reasoning]

2. **[Main point]** (+XXX score)
   > "[Direct quote]"

### Against
1. **[Main point]** (+XXX score)
   > "[Direct quote]"

## Community Consensus
- ✅ [Point most people agree on]
- ✅ [Another consensus point]

## Controversial Topics
- ⚠️ [Divisive issue] - Community split roughly 50/50
- ⚠️ [Another debate point]

## Notable Insights
- **Expert Opinion**: [Quote from verified expert] (+XXX)
- **Surprising Take**: [Unexpected perspective that gained traction]
- **Most Helpful**: [Most practical or actionable advice]

## Key Quotes
> "[Memorable quote]" - u/username (+XXX score)
> "[Another impactful quote]" - u/username (+XXX score)

## Discussion Quality
- Civility: High/Medium/Low
- Depth: Superficial/Moderate/Deep
- Evidence-based: Yes/No/Mixed

Best Practices

Focus on highly upvoted comments for consensus

Include exact scores to show community agreement level

Quote directly rather than paraphrasing

Preserve nuance - avoid oversimplifying complex debates

Note OP responses - original poster often adds important context

Distinguish facts from opinions clearly

Highlight constructive vs. unproductive discussions

Consider recency - early comments may be less informed than later ones

Example Analysis

User: "What does Reddit think about the new iPhone?"

Your analysis:

Fetch r/apple or r/iPhone thread

Analyze 300+ comments

Determine sentiment: Mixed (55% positive, 45% negative)

Extract top pros: Camera improvements (+450), Performance (+380)

Extract top cons: High price (+420), Incremental updates (+390)

Note consensus: Good phone, but expensive for what you get

Identify controversy: Whether it's worth upgrading from iPhone 14

Surface expert opinions from tech reviewers

Deliver structured report with quotes and scores

Remember: Focus on substance over noise. Prioritize well-reasoned arguments over emotional reactions.