A simplified, comprehensive Reddit monitoring system that consolidates all monitoring functionality into a single script with automated cron scheduling!

• Unified Monitoring: Single script handles all Reddit monitoring
• Multiple Methods: Uses Reddit API with JSON and RSS fallbacks for reliability
• Multi-Subreddit Support: Monitors 11 subreddits simultaneously
• Dual Output: Email notifications and Notion database storage
• Automated Scheduling: Runs on cron schedule for consistent monitoring
• Manual Override: Can also be run manually when needed
• Robust Error Handling: Continues monitoring even if some subreddits fail
• Comprehensive Logging: Detailed console output for debugging

├── unified-reddit-monitor.ts  # 🎯 MAIN SCRIPT - Runs on cron schedule (CRON) ✅ READY
└── README.md                  # This file

All legacy files have been removed! The project now contains only the essential unified monitoring script.

The monitor runs automatically on a cron schedule. Set your preferred schedule in the Val Town web UI:

Recommended Schedules:

• */30 * * * * - Every 30 minutes (active monitoring)
• 0 * * * * - Every hour (balanced)
• 0 */2 * * * - Every 2 hours (moderate)
• 0 */4 * * * - Every 4 hours (conservative)
• 0 9,21 * * * - Twice daily at 9 AM and 9 PM

You can also run the monitor manually anytime by visiting the HTTP endpoint:

GET /unified-reddit-monitor.ts

GET /unified-reddit-monitor.ts?action=run      # Run the monitor (default)
GET /unified-reddit-monitor.ts?action=status   # Show current configuration
GET /unified-reddit-monitor.ts?action=reset    # Reset last checked timestamp
GET /unified-reddit-monitor.ts?action=help     # Show help information

• Subreddits: 11 subreddits monitored
  • r/lovable, r/AppBusiness, r/appdev, r/AppDevelopers
  • r/ChatGPTCoding, r/indiehackers, r/microsaas, r/replit
  • r/ReplitBuilders, r/vibecoding, r/ViralApps
• Keywords:
  • Authentication: auth, authentication, login, user sessions
  • Monetization: stripe, subscriptions, monetization, paywall, feature gating
  • Analytics: analytics
  • Business: how do I make money with my app
• Post Limit: 25 posts per subreddit per check
• Notifications: Email notifications and Notion database storage enabled
• Execution: Automated cron scheduling + manual override capability

• Client ID: 151sZ8h5TaHVZGZZn0rOhA
• Client Secret: rX_YGngVjaxRA3Y0F3STl2cuEmgHkQ

Automated: The monitor runs automatically on your configured cron schedule.

Manual Override: Run the monitor manually anytime:

GET /unified-reddit-monitor.ts

GET /unified-reddit-monitor.ts?action=status   # View current settings
GET /unified-reddit-monitor.ts?action=reset    # Reset last checked timestamp
GET /unified-reddit-monitor.ts?action=help     # Show help and usage

When matches are found, the system will:

• Subject: 🚨 Unified Reddit Monitor Alert: X new matches in Y subreddits
• Content: Formatted text with all post details
• Format: Both plain text and HTML versions

• Fields Stored:
  • Title - Post title
  • URL - Full Reddit URL
  • Subreddit - Subreddit name (e.g., r/lovable)
  • Author - Reddit username (e.g., u/username)
  • Post Body - Content of the post
  • Matched Keyword - Comma-separated matched keywords
  • Date Found - Date when the match was discovered
• Integration: Uses Notion API with secret key authentication

• Post Titles: Full text search for keywords across all 11 subreddits
• Post Content: Self-text content of posts across all subreddits
• Frequency: Automated cron execution + manual override capability
• Scope: New posts since last check across all monitored subreddits
• Methods: Reddit API (primary), JSON API (fallback), RSS feeds (last resort)

• Case-insensitive matching
• Partial word matching (e.g., "auth" matches "authentication")
• Multiple keyword detection per post
• Configurable keyword list

To modify the configuration, edit the CONFIG object in unified-reddit-monitor.ts:

const CONFIG: MonitorConfig = {
  keywords: [
    'auth', 'authentication', 'login', 'user sessions',
    'stripe', 'subscriptions', 'monetization',
    'paywall', 'feature gating', 'analytics',
    'how do I make money with my app',
    'YOUR_NEW_KEYWORD'  // Add here
  ],
  // ... other settings
};

const CONFIG: MonitorConfig = {
  subreddits: [
    "lovable", "AppBusiness", "appdev", "AppDevelopers", 
    "ChatGPTCoding", "indiehackers", "microsaas", "replit", 
    "ReplitBuilders", "vibecoding", "ViralApps",
    "YOUR_NEW_SUBREDDIT"  // Add here
  ],
  // ... other settings
};

const CONFIG: MonitorConfig = {
  postLimit: 50,        // Check 50 posts per subreddit instead of 25
  useEmail: false,      // Enable/disable email notifications
  // ... other settings
};

• Reddit API credentials are configured and working
• Access tokens are cached and automatically refreshed
• All API calls use proper authentication headers
• Fallback methods ensure reliability even if primary API fails

• ✅ Single Script: One comprehensive monitoring script only
• ✅ No Legacy Files: All unnecessary files removed
• ✅ No External Dependencies: Removed Supabase and Slack integrations
• ✅ Automated Scheduling: Runs consistently on cron schedule
• ✅ Manual Override: Can still be run manually when needed
• ✅ Multi-Method Fetching: Reddit API → JSON API → RSS fallbacks
• ✅ Multi-Subreddit Support: 11 subreddits monitored simultaneously
• ✅ Email Notifications: Simple email alerts for matches
• ✅ Robust Error Handling: Continues even if some subreddits fail
• ✅ Comprehensive Logging: Detailed execution information

1. Set Cron Schedule: Configure your preferred schedule in Val Town web UI
2. Monitor Automatically: The script runs on schedule and sends notifications
3. Manual Override: Visit /unified-reddit-monitor.ts to run immediately
4. Check Status: Use ?action=status to see current configuration
5. Reset if Needed: Use ?action=reset to clear last checked timestamp
6. Get Help: Use ?action=help for usage information

The project now contains only the essential unified monitoring script with simplified email-only notifications. All legacy files, test files, external integrations (Supabase, Slack), and redundant components have been removed for maximum simplicity and maintainability.

1. No Recent Matches

   • Check if there are actually new posts with your keywords
   • Use ?action=status to see when last checked
   • Use ?action=reset to check all posts again

2. API Errors

   • The script automatically falls back to JSON API then RSS
   • Check the response for detailed error information

3. Notification Issues

   • Check spam folder for emails
   • Email notifications can be enabled/disabled in config

The unified script provides comprehensive logging:

• Shows which method was used for each subreddit (API/JSON/RSS)
• Reports errors per subreddit but continues with others
• Provides detailed match information
• Shows notification sending status

✅ Consistent Coverage: Never miss new posts with automated scheduling ✅ Hands-Free Operation: Set it once and let it run automatically
✅ Flexible Control: Manual override available when needed ✅ Maximum Simplicity: Single script handles everything with email-only notifications ✅ Easy Maintenance: One file to manage and update, no external dependencies ✅ Reliable Operation: Multiple fallback methods with robust error handling ✅ Privacy Focused: No data stored in external databases