RIP Blotato & Buffer! FREE social media post scheduling API - n8n automation (TikTok, YouTube, IG)

Summary

This video demonstrates how to schedule unlimited social media posts for free using a self-hosted instance of Postis, which integrates with platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Unlike other services like Blueot and Buffer, Postis is open-source and has no API costs. The video walks through setting up the integration with NATM, configuring the API, and automating the upload of videos. It also explains how to schedule posts with various platforms, including additional integrations like LinkedIn and Facebook. The workflow is free to download and comes with tutorials and support for self-hosting and troubleshooting.

Takeaways

• 😀 This AI automation allows free scheduling of social media posts for platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more.
• 😀 Post is an open-source tool with no API costs, unlike alternatives such as Blueot and Buffer.
• 😀 It features a self-hosted installation that can be deployed on your own VPS using Codify.
• 😀 Users can configure and schedule unlimited posts without any fees or restrictions.
• 😀 Integration with platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube can be done easily by revealing the public API key in the settings.
• 😀 The AI workflow allows the upload of videos and dynamic configuration of shared titles and video URLs.
• 😀 Posties API sends a file ID and path after uploading a video, which is used to integrate with different platforms.
• 😀 You can set up integrations for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more, with custom switches for each platform.
• 😀 JSON data is used to send scheduling and content details to the API, including integration ID, video content, and a scheduled post time.
• 😀 The N template for workflow automation is available for free, along with documentation and video tutorials on self-hosting the Posties tool.

Q & A

What is the primary feature of the AI automation mentioned in the script?

The AI automation allows users to schedule social media posts for free, supporting platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more.

How does this automation differ from services like Blueot and Buffer?

Unlike Blueot and Buffer, this service is completely open-source, self-hosted, and does not involve API costs.

What is required to integrate the service with NATM?

To integrate with NATM, you need to reveal and copy your public API key from the settings, then input it into the NATM workflow, specifically in the upload video to post node.

What is the role of the authentication header in the NATM workflow?

The authentication header is used to securely provide the public API key for proper integration between the system and the NATM workflow.

What happens after the video is uploaded to the service?

After the video is uploaded, the system receives an ID from the file upload along with a path, which is then used to schedule posts to various social media platforms.

What integrations are supported by the service in the workflow?

The service supports integrations with TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, with the ability to expand to other platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Blue Sky.

How does the scheduling feature work in the workflow?

The workflow allows for scheduling posts by sending a JSON body that specifies the content and scheduling details, with posts being scheduled one day after the current time.

What type of content can be posted through the service?

The service allows users to post videos, with content sent via the image property in the API, including images and video titles for YouTube.

Is there support available for troubleshooting and setup?

Yes, detailed video tutorials and troubleshooting support are available for setting up Posties using Kulifi on any VPS, along with other AI agent resources in a school community.

Where can users access the template mentioned in the video?

The N template is available for free download through the description link, with additional documentation available on the Post website.