lurk

lurk

Free, open-source Reddit and Twitter lead monitoring

106upvotes
Launched September 30, 2026

About lurk

Lurk is an open-source, free tool designed for monitoring Reddit and Twitter (X) for potential leads and customer inquiries. It tracks posts where users are asking for products similar to yours, scores each post with a concise, one-line reason, and delivers relevant notifications through email, Slack, Discord, or webhooks. Additionally, it helps users identify the Reddit threads that rank highly on Google, providing valuable insights for content and SEO strategies. Its open-source nature makes it particularly appealing for developers and startups seeking customizable, cost-effective solutions for social listening and lead generation. By automating the process of finding relevant discussions and inquiries, lurk streamlines outreach efforts and enhances marketing and sales workflows, especially for businesses looking to leverage social media chatter for growth.

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Pros

  • ✓Open-source and free to use, reducing costs
  • ✓Automates social listening for Reddit and Twitter (X)
  • ✓Provides quick, actionable insights with one-line reasons
  • ✓Supports multiple notification channels (email, Slack, Discord, webhook)
  • ✓Helps identify high-ranking Reddit threads for SEO opportunities

Cons

  • ✗Features may require technical setup due to open-source nature
  • ✗Limited to Reddit and Twitter (X), not covering other platforms
  • ✗User interface and user experience may vary depending on implementation

Use Cases

1Monitoring Reddit and Twitter for product inquiries and customer requests
2Identifying trending topics and discussions relevant to your business
3Finding high-ranking Reddit threads for SEO and content marketing
4Automating lead alerts for sales outreach on social media
5Tracking competitor mentions and industry chatter
6Integrating social listening data into existing marketing workflows

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Quick Info

Upvotes106
Comments9
Launched9/30/2026

Topics

SalesOpen SourceMarketingGitHub

Makers

Kevin Wang

Kevin Wang

@mxfp4

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