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/ get_stocks_from_reddit.py
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October 1, 2024 19:00
How to get stock tickers from reddit using Praw
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| First, we need to create a Reddit account and get an API key to access the Reddit API. Once you have created an account, you can obtain an API key by following these steps: | |
| Go to https://ssl.reddit.com/prefs/apps/ | |
| Scroll down to "Developed Applications" and click "Create App" | |
| Choose "Web app" and give your app a name and description. | |
| Set "About url" and "Redirect uri" to "http://localhost:8000" | |
| Click "Create app" and copy the "client_id" and "client_secret" values. | |
| Once you have the API key, you can start coding. |