Reddit Image Downloader Bot

This is a simple bot that downloads images from new posts in a specified subreddit at a specified time. The bot is built using Python and can be run directly or deployed using Docker.

How It Works

• The bot checks a specified subreddit for new posts.
• It downloads images from those posts and saves them to a local directory.
• The bot can be configured to run at a specific time daily.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.7 or higher
• Docker (optional, for containerized deployment)

How to Run

Option 1: Running from Terminal

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/lordlegacy/reddit.git
cd reddit

2. Set Up Configuration

Create a .env file in the root directory and add your Reddit API credentials:

CLIENT_ID=your_client_id
CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret
USER_AGENT=your_user_agent

3. Install Dependencies

For Windows:

pip install -r requirements.txt

For Linux:

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the Bot

For Windows:

python main.py

For Linux:

python3 main.py

Option 2: Using Docker

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/lordlegacy/reddit.git
cd reddit

2. Build the Docker Image

docker build -t reddit

3. Run the Docker Container

docker run -e CLIENT_ID=your_client_id -e CLIENT_SECRET=your_client_secret -e USER_AGENT=your_user_agent -v $(pwd)/posts:/app/posts reddit

Replace your_client_id, your_client_secret, and your_user_agent with your actual Reddit API credentials.

Configuration

You can configure the following environment variables:

• SUBREDDIT: The subreddit to download images from (default: "pics")
• SCHEDULE_TIME: The time to run the bot daily (default: "00:00")

Set these variables in the .env file for terminal execution, or pass them as environment variables when running the Docker container.

Notes

• The bot will create a posts directory where all downloaded images will be stored.
• You can change the SUBREDDIT and SCHEDULE_TIME by updating the environment variables or by passing them interactively when prompted.
• Make sure to comply with Reddit's API terms of service and the rules of the subreddit you're downloading from.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues, please check the following:

1. Ensure your Reddit API credentials are correct.
2. Check your internet connection.
3. Verify that you have the necessary permissions to write to the posts directory.

For any other problems, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.