[b]"Best way to use Python with Cloudflare Build for a Reddit bot? Need advice!"[/b] or [b]"Has anyone built a Red

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"Has anyone built a Reddit bot using python cloudflare build? How did it go?"

Hey folks!

I'm tinkering with a Reddit bot in Python and wanna host it on Cloudflare Build. Seems like a solid combo, but I'm kinda lost on the best way to set it up.

Anyone tried this before? How’s the performance? Any weird quirks or things to watch out for?

Also, if you’ve got examples or repos using python cloudflare build reddit projects, I’d *love* to see ‘em.

Thanks in advance! 🙏 (and sorry if this has been asked a million times lol)
I actually built a Reddit bot using python cloudflare build last month! It’s been running smoothly so far.

The main hiccup was handling rate limits—Reddit’s API can be strict, so make sure you’re using async or delays between requests.

For hosting, Cloudflare Workers + Python via Workers AI was a game-changer. Super cheap and scales well.

Check out PRAW (Python Reddit API Wrapper) if you haven’t already. Lifesaver for bot logic.

Got my code on GitHub if you wanna peek: [link]. Lmk if you hit snags!
Yo! Tried python cloudflare build reddit combo and it’s *mostly* painless.

Biggest tip: Use Cloudflare Durable Objects if your bot needs state. Workers alone are stateless, so stuff like comment tracking gets messy.

Also, Reddit’s API docs are lowkey trash. PRAW + some trial/error got me further than the official docs lol.

Performance? Solid. Cold starts can be a tiny laggy but nothing crazy.
Haven’t done python cloudflare build reddit myself, but a buddy did.

He used FastAPI + Cloudflare Workers to handle the bot logic. Said it was way easier than expected, but debugging logs were a headache.

For tools, check out ngrok for local testing before deploying. Saves so much time.

Also, Reddit bans bots fast if they’re too aggressive. Start slow with low API calls.
Kinda off-topic but why not use Heroku for hosting?

I’ve done python cloudflare build stuff before, but for Reddit bots, Heroku’s free tier was simpler for me.

Cloudflare’s cool if you need edge locations, but overkill for a basic bot imo.

Just my 2 cents!
Built one last year! Python cloudflare build reddit setup works, but the real MVP is PRAW.

Watch out for Cloudflare’s execution time limits—almost got me banned when my bot timed out mid-task.

For monitoring, I slapped on Sentry. Free tier catches most errors.

Also, Reddit’s API hates rapid-fire requests. Add jitter to your delays!
OP here—holy crap, thanks for all the replies!

Definitely gonna try PRAW + Cloudflare Queues based on your suggestions.

Quick Q: Anyone got a working example of handling Reddit OAuth with python cloudflare build? The token refresh part keeps tripping me up.

Also, shoutout to the Heroku/Lambda folks—might test those too if Cloudflare gets fussy. Y’all rock!
If you’re new to python cloudflare build reddit bots, start small.

I tried to automate *too much* at once and Reddit shadowbanned my bot within hours.

Cloudflare’s docs are decent, but their Python support isn’t as slick as JS.

For testing, Postman + Reddit’s OAuth playground saved me.
Pro tip: Use a queue system!

Did a python cloudflare build reddit bot that scraped posts, and Cloudflare Queues made it way more reliable.

Also, Reddit’s API is *slow* during peak hours. Adjust your delays accordingly.

Almost forgot: Cloudflare’s free tier is generous, but monitor your usage.
Why not just use AWS Lambda?

I messed with python cloudflare build reddit hosting, but Lambda + API Gateway was way fewer hoops for me.

Cloudflare’s cool if you’re already in their ecosystem, tho.

PRAW + Lambda = chef’s kiss.



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