postiz-clawed

What This Skill Does

The Postiz-clawed skill provides a direct API integration for scheduling and managing social media posts across multiple platforms without the need for intermediate tools like n8n. It supports popular platforms including X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and Bluesky, with additional support for over 20 other channels. Key features include multi-platform posting with content adaptation to respect platform-specific character limits and tone, X/Twitter thread creation, media uploads (from file or URL), and the ability to find the next available posting slot to avoid conflicts. The skill also offers robust post management capabilities, allowing users to list, query, update, and delete scheduled posts. It includes a deduplication workflow to prevent duplicate content and manages post states (QUEUE, PUBLISHED, ERROR, DRAFT). A helper script is also available for quick posting with automatic validation.

Installation

To install the Postiz-clawed skill, use the following command in your OpenClaw environment:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/coolmanns/postiz-clawed

This command will download and set up the skill, making its functionalities available for use.

Use Cases

This skill is ideal for a variety of social media management tasks:

• Automated Social Media Scheduling: Schedule posts to multiple platforms simultaneously.
• Content Repurposing: Adapt and post content across different social networks, respecting each platform's unique requirements.
• Campaign Management: Plan and execute social media campaigns with a clear overview of scheduled content.
• Media Promotion: Easily upload images or videos to accompany social media posts.
• Efficient Workflow: Streamline the process of posting by using a single API for all interactions.
• Thread Creation: Craft longer narratives on X/Twitter by creating multi-part posts.
• Post Monitoring: Keep track of post statuses and make necessary adjustments.

Example Prompts

1. "Schedule a post to X/Twitter and LinkedIn for tomorrow at 10 AM with the message 'Excited to announce our new product! Learn more at example.com' and upload the product image from this URL: https://example.com/product.jpg."
2. "Create an X/Twitter thread about the benefits of our service. The first tweet is 'Our service helps you save time and money.', the second is 'Features include X, Y, and Z.', and the third is 'Visit example.com for a demo.'"
3. "Show me all scheduled posts for next week, and check if there are any posts with an ERROR status."

Tips & Limitations

Tips:

• Authentication is Key: Ensure you have successfully logged into your Postiz instance and saved the cookies before making any API calls. Re-authenticate if you encounter 401 errors.
• Platform Adaptation: Always review the platform-specific character limits and content guidelines to ensure your posts are optimized for each network.
• Utilize find-slot: For automated scheduling, use the find-slot endpoint to automatically determine the next available posting time for a channel, preventing scheduling conflicts.
• Media Uploads: Upload media beforehand or directly from a URL for seamless inclusion in your posts.
• Deduplication: Leverage the deduplication feature to avoid accidentally posting the same content multiple times.

Limitations:

• Postiz Instance Required: This skill relies on a self-hosted or cloud-hosted Postiz API instance. You need to have Postiz set up and accessible.
• API Key/Credentials: Secure management of your Postiz API credentials (email, password) is crucial.
• Platform Support: While Postiz supports 28+ channels, the specific integrations and their features might vary. Always check the Postiz documentation for the most up-to-date platform capabilities.
• Rate Limits: Be mindful of potential rate limits imposed by the Postiz API or the individual social media platforms themselves.
• Error Handling: Implement robust error handling in your workflows, as API calls can fail due to network issues, invalid data, or platform changes.