Can you self-promote on r/CLI?

Q: Can you self-promote on r/CLI?

No rule mentions promotion. None of its rules mentions self-promotion. That is not permission: read every rule, say plainly that it's yours, and make the post useful on its own. Read 2026-10-05 from the community's own rules.

Reddit rules index · read 2026-10-05

Can you promote on r/CLI?

No rule mentions promotion None of its rules mentions self-promotion. That is not permission: read every rule, say plainly that it's yours, and make the post useful on its own.

What this page is

This page quotes r/CLI's rules as ThreadFox read them on 2026-10-05. The quoted text is the community's; the verdict above is our reading of it. Conditions often decide whether a post fits (a required thread, flair, posting day, account age or karma), and r/CLI's current rules on Reddit always win over this page.

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its rules on Reddit

A command line interface (CLI) is a text-based interface where you can input commands that interact with a computer's operating system. The CLI operates with the help of the default shell, which is between the operating system and the user. r/CLI is a community for sharing CLIs, discussing about CLIs and doing other things around CLIs.

All 5 rules of r/CLI

Remember The Human
The "Remember the Human" rule is a fundamental guideline that encourages respectful and considerate communication online. It emphasizes treating others with kindness, empathy, and understanding, just as you would in face-to-face interactions. It serves as a reminder to keep in mind that there is a real person behind every screen or username, and to engage in discussions with respect and empathy.
Follow Reddiquette
Try to follow [Reddiquette](https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439-Reddiquette) at all times.
Keep it relevant
Post content related to CLIs (Command Line Interfaces) only. Try to keep it relevant.
No NSFW Content
No porn, gore or any kind of NSFW material in any form isn't permitted or allowed here.
No Spam
Please don't spam the subreddit, it's annoying.

What the written rules don't show

Unpublished minimums. Many communities remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page, often before a moderator sees them.
Reddit's own filters. Reddit's site-wide spam filters can remove posts from accounts that mostly share links to their own site, in any community.
The community's norms. Many communities see themselves as peers, not an audience: post where you already take part, and make the post worth reading without the link.

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