Subreddit Directory

Best subreddits for workflow automation, integration platforms, and home automation

Where automation builders share scenarios that actually save time — not webinar promises.

Automation Reddit is where builders share substantive workflows across business automation (Zapier, Make, n8n) and home automation (Home Assistant, openHAB, SmartThings). These subreddits concentrate practitioners actually building automations rather than aspirational content. Use them for tactical depth on scenario design, integration patterns, and the kind of automation content that drives genuine workflow improvements.

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r/cofounderhunt•1d ago
u/shoman30

Looking for a technical cofounder - you code, I sell

Looking for Cofounder
looking for a cofounder who is actually serious about building a startup and can work full time on it. But most importantly, someone who can take at least [7] punches without tapping out. I am good a...
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r/startups•3h ago
u/techfounder

Launched my SaaS and got first 100 users in 2 weeks

Success Story
Just wanted to share my journey. After 6 months of building, I finally launched my SaaS product and managed to get 100 users in just 2 weeks! Here's what worked: - Posted on Product Hunt - Shared on ...
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r/entrepreneur•5h ago
u/businessguru

How I scaled from $0 to $50k MRR in 12 months

Case Study
A year ago, I was working a 9-5 job and dreaming of starting my own business. Today, I'm running a profitable SaaS company with $50k in monthly recurring revenue. Here's my timeline: - Month 1-3: Val...
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r/automation

40k+ members
Moderate moderation

General automation community covering both business and personal automation across platforms.

Best content types

Cross-platform workflow contentTool comparisonsUse case showcasesIndustry analysis

Posting tip

Cross-platform automation content fits well; platform-specific deep dives fit better in platform subs.

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r/zapier

30k+ members
Moderate moderation

Zapier-specific community covering Zaps, integrations, and workflow automation.

Best content types

Zap walkthroughsIntegration examplesWorkflow patternsTool comparisons

Posting tip

Specific Zap content with real use cases outperforms conceptual automation posts.

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r/Make_app

15k+ members
Moderate moderation

Make (formerly Integromat) automation platform community. Smaller but more technical than Zapier community.

Best content types

Scenario walkthroughsAdvanced integrationsComparison contentUse cases

Posting tip

Make-specific technical content (scenarios, modules) outperforms general automation content.

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r/n8n

30k+ members
Moderate moderation

n8n self-hosted automation community. Technical and engaged audience.

Best content types

Workflow examplesSelf-hosting setupsCustom node developmentIntegration content

Posting tip

Technical n8n content with substantive workflows earns engagement.

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r/IFTTT

50k+ members
Moderate moderation

IFTTT community covering applets and the IFTTT ecosystem.

Best content types

Applet showcasesIntegration ideasMigration contentComparison with alternatives

Posting tip

Specific applet content and substantive use cases earn engagement.

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r/HomeAutomation

500k+ members
Moderate moderation

Home automation community covering smart home devices, platforms, and integrations.

Best content types

Smart home setupsDevice reviewsIntegration tutorialsPrivacy discussions

Posting tip

Substantive smart home content with real setups outperforms generic home automation posts.

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r/homeassistant

200k+ members
Moderate moderation

Home Assistant-specific community for the open-source home automation platform.

Best content types

HA configurationIntegration examplesDashboard showcasesCustom component development

Posting tip

Specific HA technical content with configuration examples earns engagement.

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r/AutomateUser

20k+ members
Moderate moderation

Android Automate app community for mobile-specific automation.

Best content types

Flow examplesMobile automation patternsTutorial contentUse case showcases

Posting tip

Specific Automate flow content with real mobile use cases earns engagement.

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r/MacroDroid

20k+ members
Moderate moderation

MacroDroid Android automation community.

Best content types

Macro examplesTrigger patternsTutorial contentUse case discussions

Posting tip

Substantive macro content with detailed examples performs well.

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r/shortcuts

200k+ members
Moderate moderation

Apple Shortcuts community for iOS and macOS automation.

Best content types

Shortcut showcasesWorkflow tutorialsIntegration contentAction discussions

Posting tip

Substantive shortcut content with downloadable shortcuts earns engagement.

How to post effectively

General posting guide for Automation subreddits

Automation subreddits reward substantive workflow examples with real use cases. Share screenshots of actual scenarios, video walkthroughs of workflows, and integration patterns that solve genuine problems. Platform-specific subs (r/zapier, r/n8n, r/homeassistant) deliver deeper engagement for platform-specific content than general automation subs. The community values pragmatic time-saving content over aspirational automation philosophy.

Frequently asked questions

Which automation platform community is most technically sophisticated?

r/n8n and r/homeassistant tend to have the most technically sophisticated audiences because both platforms favor self-hosted, technical users. r/Make_app skews more technical than r/zapier. r/zapier has broadest reach but lowest technical depth. Match content sophistication to audience expectations.

Are home automation and business automation different audiences?

Substantially. r/HomeAutomation, r/homeassistant, and r/smartthings concentrate home automation enthusiasts. r/zapier, r/Make_app, r/n8n concentrate business workflow automation builders. Some overlap in technical sophistication and approach but content rarely cross-applies effectively.

Can automation tool vendors authentically engage these communities?

Yes, with substantive workflow content. Vendors whose teams participate as builders (showing real automations, integration tutorials, use case content) earn standing. Vendors who post promotional content about features get filtered. The community values pragmatic time-saving content from anyone, including vendors.

How do mobile automation subs (r/AutomateUser, r/MacroDroid, r/shortcuts) compare to general automation subs?

Mobile automation communities focus on device-specific automation (Android, iOS) rather than cross-platform workflow automation. Content specific to mobile platforms fits these communities; cross-platform Zap-style content fits less well. Mobile automation has its own community norms and use case patterns distinct from business workflow automation.

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