---
title: "Research a topic"
description: "Search Reddit, collect matching discussions and rank customer language in one call."
canonical: https://tryadlicio.com/docs/tools/research-topic
---

# Research a topic

Search Reddit, collect matching discussions and rank customer language in one call.

| Tool name | Cost | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| `research_topic` | 1 credit | Every plan |

Use customer wording for the keyword and narrow the subreddits when the topic is broad. Add a brand to save the research to its workspace.

## Inputs

| Input | Required |
|---|---|
| `keyword` | Required |
| `brand` | Optional |
| `limit` | Optional |
| `subreddits` | Optional |
| `exclude_scraped` | Optional |
| `mode` | Optional |
| `max_comments` | Optional |
| `min_score` | Optional |
| `max_depth` | Optional |
| `sort` | Optional |
| `include_body_only` | Optional |

## Cost and plan

Each call costs 1 credit. Plan: Every plan. Cost and plan are separate: a tool can cost no credits and still need a paid plan. See [credits and limits](https://tryadlicio.com/docs/credits).

## Use it in chat

You do not need to type the tool name. [Connect Adlicio to Claude](https://tryadlicio.com/docs/connect/claude) or [to ChatGPT](https://tryadlicio.com/docs/connect/chatgpt), then ask for the job in plain words. Your AI app picks `research_topic` when it fits the request.

## Guides that use it

- [How to research Reddit with Claude or ChatGPT](https://tryadlicio.com/docs/guides/research-reddit-with-claude-or-chatgpt)