Low Risk

REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT

Retrieves detailed information for a specific Reddit comment or post using its fullname.

Single-target operation

Part of the Reddit MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT to retrieve information from Reddit without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

reddit.yaml
tools:
  REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Reddit policy for all 10 tools.

Tool Name REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT
Category Read
MCP Server Reddit MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT tool do? +

Retrieves detailed information for a specific Reddit comment or post using its fullname.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Reddit MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Reddit MCP server.

What risk level is REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT? +

REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT rule in your Intercept policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT? +

REDDIT_RETRIEVE_SPECIFIC_COMMENT is provided by the Reddit MCP server (reddit-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Reddit

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