Eddrit

Eddrit is a lightweight alternative frontend for Reddit that provides a compact, privacy-focused browsing experience. It replicates Reddit pages with a simpler UI and improved mobile support while avoiding ads and heavy tracking.

Key Features

• Lightweight, compact design inspired by old Reddit for fast, minimal browsing
• Read-only frontend that proxies Reddit content without embedding trackers or ads
• Mimics the official Android app to access Reddit endpoints without requiring OAuth for self-hosting
• Basic RSS support for subreddits and posts with rewritten URLs pointing to the instance
• Implemented in Python using an ASGI stack for efficient async handling
• Easy deployment: Docker and docker-compose configurations plus a Makefile for common tasks
• Frontend built with standard web technologies and Bootstrap/Pico.css for responsive UI

Use Cases

• Privacy-friendly browsing of Reddit content without ads or trackers
• Running a small public or private instance to mirror subreddit pages for users or communities
• Consuming subreddit feeds via rewritten RSS for integration with feed readers or aggregators

Limitations and Considerations

• Primarily a read-only frontend: interactive features that require Reddit authentication (posting, voting, private messages) are not the focus and may be limited or unsupported
• Functionality depends on Reddit endpoints and may break or require updates if Reddit changes its APIs or rate-limiting behavior
• Media handling can be limited compared to the official client; some video or hosted content may not play identically to Reddit

Eddrit is a pragmatic option for users who want a fast, no-frills view of Reddit content with better mobile behavior and RSS interoperability. It is suitable for self-hosting and small public instances where privacy and simplicity are priorities.