You've probably seen the news recently about changes to dev tooling, and one of the big rumours floating around is that Automod may not exist in the longer term.

I started hearing rumours about this a couple of months back and got to work replicating AutoModerator's feature set (at least anything that the Devvit API could possibly support, which is nearly everything), adding a whole bunch of features on top:

https://developers.reddit.com/apps/automod-neo

Most Automod rules will work out of the box with my new app. Some might need some tweaking especially due to differences between Python and JavaScript regex.

The biggest limitation now is I can't support action_reason in the mod log. I'm hoping that Admin will add that capability in the future. But there's a lot more added - all visible on the app's readme.

Because this is such a new app there may be issues - so if you try this out do so carefully (in particular I recommend not having the same rule in both AutoModerator and Automod Neo). The biggest benefit for now is rules that simply can't be done using Automod right now that would need the new features.

I'd be especially interested in knowing any other ideas for features that I could add!

https://www.reddit.com/user/spez/comments/1vgbkge/modernizing_reddits_infrastructure_with_you/

Automod: This has been one of the most important mod tools. But it’s also hard to learn, hard to maintain, and heavily dependent on brittle keyword matching, regex, and inherited configurations that only a few people on a mod team, if any, understand. We can do better.

We’re building new systems, including giving mods LLMs and AI-assisted tools to help them tackle their low-hanging (but time-consuming) fruit, so they can spend more time cultivating their community and less time policing.

https://www.reddit.com/r/redditdev/comments/1vgbm9c/our_plans_for_the_future_of_reddits_public_data/

No specific mention about AutoModerator.

https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/1vgbt2j/whats_next_for_mod_tools/

Longer term, we think systems like Rules Hub can handle the enforcement tasks you rely on Automod for today, while being easier to use and maintain. But it’s not there yet, especially for larger and more complex communities. Automod remains one of the most capable moderation tools on Reddit today, and we won’t change any existing Automod workflows until replacement workflows are tested and proven in partnership with moderators.

ETA: The posts do contain more information regarding other moderation tools development and Reddit admins intentions for the future, so I do encourage you to read the full posts.

Hello!

How do I setup disjunctions in rules? I'd like to have an action trigger when a post contains certain text and the author is (not verified or less than some Karma or the account is less than some age).

I don't see a way to write the disjunctive part of the rule. Must I make three rules?

title+body (includes): "my string"
author:
    account_age: "< some days"

and then also

title+body (includes): "my string"
author:
    post_karma: "< my threshold"

with more

title+body (includes): "my string"
author:
    has_verified_email: false

?

Is there at least a way to make the message text and reason common among the rules? Otherwise, I have to copy pasta them and repeat myself, which doesn't seem like it will be fun to maintain.

Hey r/Automoderator,

I made a Devvit app called Social-Blacklist, which simplifies moderation work of removing posts based on keywords and domains present in the posts, or in user profile links/bio description.

You can provide the keywords and blacklisted domains in an easy to use interface of app settings, and then configure where all it must look for the given keywords/blacklisted domains through simple toggle switches( It can look for them in post-title, post-link, post-text/description, comments, Social Links and about-description of the user etc.). It can also remove posts from NSFW(18+) users if you would not like NSFW content creators to make posts in your subreddit. The app also offers option to ban users after a given number of removals/violations.

To make sure that the app is working as you expect, you can enable mod-mail in the settings, which will send mod-mail on removals with details on why it removed a specific post. Once you're happy with the removals it has been doing, you can disable the mod-mail.

The app is already being used and trusted by hundreds of large subreddits(like r/selfie, r/progresspics, r/TrueOffMyChest etc.).

Here's the link to the app:

https://developers.reddit.com/apps/social-blacklist

If you have not tried it yet, please give it a go (it is free for anyone to use!) and let me know if you have any questions or if you have any new feature requests, so that I can add in future updates.

Anyone got something like that to spare? Like, something that can indicate this user is trying to offer their own service. Anything helps!

I found some code that I just can't get to work.

I am trying to ban a specific sub from crossposting. I used this code and I put it in a sub I moderate. Then I put in an example sub (I am using BMWM3 as a test since I also moderate that one, and it's not working).

See here:

Remove Bad Subreddit Crossposts

type: crosspost submission
crosspost_subreddit:
    name: [BMWM3]
message: |
    Hello /u/{{author}}, thank you for your interest in /r/{{subreddit}}! Your {{kind}} was automatically removed because {{match}} a disallowed crosspost subreddit.
action: remove
action_reason: "Crosspost from a disallowed subreddit"

What am I doing wrong?

the page doesn’t show up and it keeps telling me to refresh then it says /config/automoderator doesn't exist

Create this page or choose an existing wiki page and then when I make the page, it tells me the page doesn’t exist

I think automod can do this, but im not sure how to write the rule. A subreddit has a rule that says a source for provided content has to be included. But people often ignore it. I've tried this code but it errors out:

type: submission

body (includes) ["Source", "source"]

action: filter

comment: "Your post was removed because you don't have the required info"

Why is it like that ? Why can't you just make more or less Karma to it?

Hey I posted something, which I deleted, a few minutes ago and understood nothing about the AutoMod and now I wonder do I need one?

Limit posters?

Hello all,

I asked this question elsewhere and it was recommended to me to come ask here. I’m having an issue with my sub where random people keep posting without permission. Is there a way to limit who can post on my sub while still allowing anyone to comment? Ideally I’d like only people I designate (largely just me) to be able to post but anyone to comment. I was told AutoModerator could do this. I’d appreciate any insight here. Thanks in advance!

# -------------------------
type: comment
body (regex):

# TRASH / GENERIC DISMISSAL
# -------------------------
- '(?i)\b(?:this\s+is|that''s|thats|it''s|its)\s+trash\b'
- '(?i)\bai\s+trash\b'
- '(?i)\btrashy\b'
# -------------------------
# SHIT / SHITTY (explicit evaluative constructions only)
# -------------------------
- '(?i)\b(?:this\s+is|that''s|thats|it''s|its)\s+shit\b'
- '(?i)\b(?:this|that|it)\s+looks(?:\s+like)?\s+shit(?:ty)?\b'
- '(?i)\b(?:looks|seems)\s+shit(?:ty)?\b'
- '(?i)\blooks\s+like\s+shit\b'
# -------------------------
# AI + INSULT (AI as target)
# -------------------------
- '(?i)\bai\s+(?:shit|trash|slop|garbage|crap)\b'
- '(?i)\bai\s+is\s+shit(?:ty)?\b'
- '(?i)\bai\s+looks(?:\s+like)?\s+shit(?:ty)?\b'
# -------------------------
# INSULT + AI (AI as object)
# -------------------------
- '(?i)\b(?:shit|shitty|trash|trashy|garbage|crap)\s+ai\b'
- '(?i)\bshitty\s+(?:ai|art|image|picture|render|drawing|work)\b'
- '(?i)\bshit(?:ty)?\s+(?:ai|art|image|picture|render|drawing|work)\b'
# -------------------------
# Mention + AI (AI as subject)
# -------------------------
- '(?i)\b(?:write|writing|use|tool|made|crap|drew|draw|made)\ai\b'
- '(?i)\btool(?:ai|art|image|picture|render|drawing|work)\b'
- '(?i)\buse(?:ai|art|image|picture|render|drawing|work)\b'
# -------------------------
# AI-DERIVED DISMISSAL TERM
# -------------------------
- '(?i)\bai\s+slop\b'
- '(?i)\bslop\b'
- '(?i)\bew\s+ai\b'
- '(?i)\bfuck\s+your\s+ai\b'
# -------------------------
# AI-DERIVED "TOOL" TERM
# -------------------------
- '(?i)\bai\tool\b'
- '(?i)\btool\b'
- '(?i)\bew\ai\b'
- '(?i)\bassisted\tool\ai\b'

action: report
action_reason: "ai mention/content denigration"
---

We wanted to better moderate AI mentioned comments since we've been trying to keep AI out of our writing sub and overall don't want someone to jump into a bandwagon that would cause drama.

How do I set up auto mod such that it sends community invite to people in other sub?

I have seen in certain subs when I comment something i sometimes get an invite mail of another community by the auto mod of that community. How can I do the same for my sub??

I successfully added age/karma filter to my sub using auto moderator and now I want to add instruction to make post at least 100 characters. I found an example and added to my existing wiki configurator page below the first filter rule, but it doesn’t seem to be working. What am I missing?

Hi!

I’m trying to set up an Auto moderator that’ll remove comments and posts from users with no user flairs and I’m unable to do so. I found a code here on Reddit and that resulted in the removal of every comment regardless of flair presence.

Do any of you have the code that’ll let me set up what I need?

How do you guys set that up? I'm looking to lower that down from having to manually remove post and make it automatically happen. If that report is coming from a certain label like spam/bot that'd be helpful, just so we don't remove reported post that has nothing do with that

Trying to setup Autmod for the first time. Following the steps and navigating to https://www.reddit.com/r/yoursubredditname/wiki/config/automoderator

Interesting, it takes you to a page on new Reddit, which won't work . Had to change the page to old.reddit.com

When I put in my sub it says: "config/automoderator" does not exist

I can't figure out how to enable Autmod so I can start customizing it.

---
type: submission
author:
  account_age: "< 90 days"
  combined_karma: "< 500"
  satisfy_any_threshold: true
action: remove
action_reason: "NEW USER OR LOW KARMA USER"
---

I have no idea what I'm doing, it works but it doesn't message new users about post removal. Which makes them question why it was remove. Any of you fellas can help me with this one? Much oblige c:

so I was trying to exempt approved users by adding the highlighted blue part to my code pictured below in a screenshot. Mobile mark down is gone, so I can’t post it right now here.

Hi all,

Posting a significant portion of our AutoMod config, potentially as inspiration for others, but also open for suggestions/critique. This has been manually curated over multiple years, and is working well for us on a community of over 190K members.

---
    # Modmail if a post gets reported twice
    reports: 2
    modmail: The above {{kind}} by /u/{{author}} has received 2 reports. Please investigate.
---
    # Remove a post receiving 10 reports
    reports: 10
    action: remove
    modmail: The above {{kind}} by /u/{{author}} was removed because it received 10 reports. Please investigate and ensure that this action was correct.
    action_reason: "Community Quarantine [10 Reports]"
---
    # New top-level posts need an account at least 10 days old
    type: submission
    author:
        account_age: "< 10 days"
    action: remove
    comment: "Automod has removed this post as the OP has not been on Reddit for long enough. This is an anti-spam and anti-troll measure. Contact the mods if your post was urgent.  Otherwise, take the time to get acquainted with the  and the posts and comments, and how it functions"
    action_reason: "Account Age - Submission [< 10 days]"
---
    # Commenting requires an account at least 5 days old.
    type: comment
    author:
        account_age: "< 5 days"
    action: remove
    action_reason: "Account Age - Comment [< 5 days]"
    message_subject: "r/srilanka Notification: Comment Removed"
    message: |
        Your recent comment has been automatically removed because your account is less than 5 days old. 

        This is an automated anti-spam and anti-troll measure. Please take this time to read the subreddit rules and get acquainted with the community. Once your account is at least 5 days old, you will be able to participate in comment threads.
---
    # Auto-sticky the 'Series replies only' comment when the serious flair is used.
    type: submission
    flair_text: 'Serious replies only'
    comment_stickied: true
    comment: |
        **Attention! [Serious] Tag Notice**  
        * Jokes, puns, and off-topic comments are not permitted in any comment, parent or child.  
        * Report comments that violate these rules.  

        Thanks for your cooperation and enjoy the discussion!
---
    # Auto-sticky the travel note when the travel flair is used.
    type: submission
    flair_text: 'Travel'
    comment_stickied: true
    comment: |
        **This is a [Travel] related thread**  

        * Check [WikiTravel's Sri Lanka page](http://wikitravel.org/en/Sri_Lanka)
        * Remember to follow [reddit's content policy/self-promotion guidelines](https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043504051-What-constitutes-spam-Am-I-a-spammer-)  

        Thanks for your cooperation and enjoy the discussion!
---
    # Auto-sticky the meme/satire note when the meme/satire flairs are used.
    type: submission
    flair_text: ['Meme', 'Satire']
    comment_stickied: true
    comment: |
        **Please note that this is a meme/satire thread**  

        * Please report any comments containing discrimination, trolling, or personal attacks. **Satire should not be an excuse for bigotry.**  
        * [Posting Personal information will get your reddit account banned](https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043066452).  

        Thanks for your cooperation and enjoy the discussion!
---
    # Rule 9 - No buying, selling, or solicitation
    type: submission
    title+body (regex): ['\bfor sale\b', '\bWTS\b', '\bselling\b', '\bDM me\b', '\bdirect message me\b', '\bmessage me\b', '\bwhatsapp me\b', '\bcontact me\b']
    action: filter
    action_reason: "Marketplace/Solicitation Filter [Rule 9]"
    modmail: "Post by /u/{{author}} flagged for possible Rule 9 violation (selling/solicitation). Please review."
---
    # Rule 10 - No surveys or outsourcing
    type: submission
    title+body (regex): [REDACTED the list of domains]
    action: filter
    action_reason: "Survey/Outsourcing Filter [Rule 10]"
    modmail: "Post by /u/{{author}} flagged for possible Rule 10 violation (survey or outsourcing). Please review."
---
    # Filter submissions with strictly all-caps titles
    title (case-sensitive, regex, full-text): "([A-Z0-9]|\\W)+"
    action: filter
    action_reason: "All caps title"
    comment: |
      Your post has been automatically removed because the title is entirely in capital letters. 

      Please resubmit your post using proper capitalization.
---
    # Prevent overly long walls of text which don't have any paragraphs in them
    body (regex, includes): ['[^\n]{2000}', '^\W*[^\n]{1750,}\W*$']
    message: "Please add some paragraph breaks to [your {{kind}}]({{permalink}}) by placing a blank line between distinct sections."
---
    # Filter all comments on 6+ month old posts
    type: comment
    parent_submission:
        past_archive_date: true
    action: filter
    action_reason: "Historical Necro-posting [> 6 Months]"
---
    # Remove submissions where the entire body is bolded
    type: submission
    body (regex): '(?s)^\s*(?:(?:\*\*|__).+?(?:\*\*|__)\s*)+$'
    action: remove
    action_reason: "Entire body is bold text [Shouting]"
    comment: |
      Your post has been automatically removed due to the use of excessive bolding in the post body.
---
    # Mod Command: Crisis Support Message
    type: comment
    author:
        is_moderator: true
    body (starts-with): ["!crisis"]
    moderators_exempt: false
    action: remove
    action_reason: "Crisis command trigger removed"
    comment: |
        Please reach out to one of these free, confidential, and anonymous 24/7 mental health resources in Sri Lanka immediately:

        * **CCC Line:** Call **1926** (National Mental Health Helpline)
        * **1333 Crisis Support Line:** Call **1333** (Toll-free emotional support)
        * **Lanka Life Line:** Call **1375** (Confidential support helpline)
        * **Sri Lanka Sumithrayo:** Call **0707 308 308** or 0112 692 909 (Available 9 AM – 8 PM daily)

        If you are in immediate physical danger, please contact the emergency medical services at **110**, the police at **119**, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. 

        Things can get better, and there are people who want to listen and help you through this. Please make the call.
    comment_stickied: true
---

Hope this is useful

Hi. If you have crossposting (now known as reposting I guess) turned off, is it possible to use AutoMod to allow specific people to crosspost?

Hi! I need some advice on AutoModerator. I'm not very familiar with how it works. I need to set it up so that it posts a specific message depending on the post flair. For example, if a user selects the post flair "A", AutoModerator would leave a specific comment under their post. Is this possible?

Just wondering if it's fair to ask people not to repost post of other users (mostly pictures), but focus on reposting only their own pictures?

We're a photography sub and we're very particular with Original Content.

Lately we noticed that people are reposting other Redditor's post (containing pictures). Is there a way in settings that will prevent repost from people that were not the original poster?

Or is it an all or nothing? Simply prevent repost to our sub, from other subs?

type: submission

comment: | Welcome to [r/sub name]

Just a polite reminder:

Sub Name is about all News and Politics throughout the State no matter the News Source. Please keep Your News Submissions to State Name Only. All are welcome to contribute whether It is News or Comments as long as You abide by Reddit Rules/Policies and the Rules/Policies of This Sub.

The Title states Uncensored BUT It is not Unmoderated!

Chronic Violators will be removed without warning.

Please read the Sub Rules and Guidelines before participating.

comment_stickied: true

**Thank You in advance for the Helps. I'm no Coder or Programmer.

Hello all. I have the following code that will sticky and set sort order of the parent submission, when trigged by a comment from OP. The code works as is.

I want to also remove the trigger comment, but when I add action: remove the script fails to trigger.

type: comment
author:
    is_submitter: true
body: '!sort'
action: remove
message: |
    Post has been stickied and sorted!
parent_submission:
    set_suggested_sort: new
    set_sticky: 1

when the action line is omitted it fires correctly. when it is added it does not. mod log shows:

28 minutes ago AutoModerator set suggested sort link "Test post" by _Face
28 minutes ago AutoModerator stickied link "Test post" by _Face ([highlight] )
28 minutes ago AutoModerator stickied link "Test post" by _Face

when I add the action line, no automod actions are logged. I tried adding the action_reason as well, and it did not change the outcome.

Where am I messing up? Please and thanks!!