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This will allow for differing handling of permissions based on application type. * Web app: Web-hosted application. Can keep a client_secret * Installed app: e.g., android app. Client secret is not so secret See also: https://developers.google.com/accounts/docs/OAuth2InstalledApp * Script: For simple scripts and bots. Client secret is assumed secret.
Greetings!
This is the primary codebase that powers reddit.com.
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Quickstart
To set up your own instance of reddit to develop with, we have a handy install script for Ubuntu that will automatically install and configure most of the stack.
Alternatively, refer to our Install Guide for instructions on setting up reddit from scratch. Many frequently asked questions regarding local reddit installs are covered in our FAQ.
APIs
To learn more about reddit's API, check out our automated API documentation and the API wiki page. Please use a unique User-Agent string and take care to abide by our API rules.
Happy hacking!