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Hey friends!

Welcome back to another episode in the Mod Topics saga. Today we’re digging into the Developer Platform (also known as Devvit) and how its apps can decrease drudgery, drive discovery, and deepen discussion.

Developer Platform apps can do lots of things to add new tools and experiences to a community without requiring mod teams to build something from scratch or host it themselves. For example, apps can help…

• Notice potentially unwanted content, links, or accounts
• Automate routine actions like applying flair, removing content, or approving users
• Plan community hubs and events with threads, calendars, reminders, polls, and games
• Stay informed about reports, removals, and other community insights

And that’s only a sample of what’s available in the full library. Before installing an app, it’s worth reviewing its permissions/settings, deciding who on the team will oversee it, and testing how it fits into your existing moderation process. When in doubt, always check with your team first!

What would you most like an app to take off your team’s plate or help bring to your community? If your team already uses Devvit, which apps have you found most valuable? Let us know in the comments below!

Hey Friends!

Thanks as always for tuning in to another installment of Mod Topics. Today we’re talking about Post & Comment Guidance and how it can make moderating easier.

Post & Comment Guidance can alert redditors to community rules, required formatting, or other expectations before they submit a post or comment. When people can get it right the first time there’s less work for moderators and a better experience all around.

Here are a few clever configs we’ve come across that we’ve added to our Automations Library:

• Inform redditors about an active megathread and report matching posts for closer review.
• Require specific formatting for posts using Review or AMA flairs.
• Block top-level comments in a contest thread unless they include a link to a nomination.

Need more precision? Conditions can be stacked! For example, if a post has an AMA flair and contains a URL you can remind the author about additional rules that apply to links in AMA posts.

Not sure where to start? Check your Mod Log and Mod Insights and look for patterns in the posts and comments your team handles most often. Formatting mistakes and common report reasons are good places to start, but don’t forget to think about the types of content you want to encourage as well.

How are you using these features in your community? Let us know in the comments and we’ll add some of the most popular suggestions to our automations library.