mirror of
https://github.com/FoxxMD/context-mod.git
synced 2026-04-19 03:00:07 -04:00
44c8bd9a6a
They don't like having reddit as part of the name unless its "for reddit" -- so just remove reddit from name altogether and also drop "bot" as its superfluous. Shorter name is better anyway
95 lines
3.8 KiB
Markdown
95 lines
3.8 KiB
Markdown
**Note:** This is for **bot operators.** If you are a subreddit moderator check out the **[Getting Started Guide](/docs/gettingStartedMod.md)**
|
|
|
|
Before you can start using your bot on reddit there are a few steps you must take:
|
|
|
|
* Create your bot account IE the reddit account that will be the "bot"
|
|
* Create a Reddit application
|
|
* Authenticate your bot account with the application
|
|
|
|
At the end of this process you will have this info:
|
|
|
|
* clientId
|
|
* clientSecret
|
|
* refreshToken
|
|
* accessToken
|
|
|
|
**Note:** If you already have this information you can skip this guide **but make sure your redirect uri is correct if you plan on using the web interface.**
|
|
|
|
# Table Of Contents
|
|
|
|
* [Creating an Application](#create-application)
|
|
* [Authenticate Your Bot](#authenticate-your-bot-account)
|
|
* [Using CM OAuth Helper](#cm-oauth-helper-recommended)
|
|
* [Using Aardvark OAuth Helper](#aardvark-oauth-helper)
|
|
* [Provide Credentials to CM](#provide-credentials-to-cm)
|
|
|
|
# Create Application
|
|
|
|
Visit [your reddit preferences](https://www.reddit.com/prefs/apps) and at the bottom of the page go through the **create an(other) app** process.
|
|
* Give it a **name**
|
|
* Choose **web app**
|
|
* If you know what you will use for **redirect uri** go ahead and use it, otherwise use **http://localhost:8085** for now
|
|
|
|
Click **create app**.
|
|
|
|
Then write down your **Client ID, Client Secret, and redirect uri** somewhere (or keep this webpage open)
|
|
|
|
# Authenticate Your Bot Account
|
|
|
|
There are **two ways** you can authenticate your bot account. It is recommended to use the CM oauth helper.
|
|
|
|
## CM OAuth Helper (Recommended)
|
|
|
|
This method will use CM's built in oauth flow. It is recommended because it will ensure your bot is authenticated with the correct oauth permissions.
|
|
|
|
### Start CM with Client ID/Secret
|
|
|
|
Start the application while providing the **Client ID** and **Client Secret** you received. Refer to the [operator config guide](/docs/operatorConfiguration.md) if you need help with this.
|
|
|
|
Examples:
|
|
|
|
* CLI - `node src/index.js --clientId=myId --clientSecret=mySecret`
|
|
* Docker - `docker run -e "CLIENT_ID=myId" -e "CLIENT_SECRET=mySecret" foxxmd/context-mod`
|
|
|
|
Then open the CM web interface (default is [http://localhost:8085](http://localhost:8085))
|
|
|
|
Follow the directions in the helper to finish authenticating your bot and get your credentials (Access Token and Refresh Token)
|
|
|
|
## Aardvark OAuth Helper
|
|
|
|
This method should only be used if you cannot use the [CM OAuth Helper method](#cm-oauth-helper-recommended) because you cannot access the CM web interface.
|
|
|
|
* Visit [https://not-an-aardvark.github.io/reddit-oauth-helper/](https://not-an-aardvark.github.io/reddit-oauth-helper/) and follow the instructions given.
|
|
* **Note:** You will need to update your **redirect uri.**
|
|
* Input your **Client ID** and **Client Secret** in the text boxes with those names.
|
|
* Choose scopes. **It is very important you check everything on this list or CM may not work correctly**
|
|
* edit
|
|
* flair
|
|
* history
|
|
* identity
|
|
* modcontributors
|
|
* modflair
|
|
* modposts
|
|
* modself
|
|
* mysubreddits
|
|
* read
|
|
* report
|
|
* submit
|
|
* wikiread
|
|
* wikiedit (if you are using Toolbox User Notes)
|
|
* Click **Generate tokens**, you will get a popup asking you to approve access (or login) -- **the account you approve access with is the account that Bot will control.**
|
|
* After approving an **Access Token** and **Refresh Token** will be shown at the bottom of the page. Save these to use with CM.
|
|
|
|
# Provide Credentials to CM
|
|
|
|
At the end of the last step you chose you should now have this information saved somewhere:
|
|
|
|
* clientId
|
|
* clientSecret
|
|
* refreshToken
|
|
* accessToken
|
|
|
|
This is all the information you need to run your bot with CM.
|
|
|
|
Using these credentials follow the [operator config guide](/docs/operatorConfiguration.md) to finish setting up your CM instance.
|