HttpRequest Automate

Automate Twitter posts with HttpRequest Automate by scheduling daily image jokes at 5 PM. This workflow fetches humorous images and captions from an API, ensuring engaging content is shared consistently, enhancing audience interaction and entertainment.

7/8/2025
4 nodes
Simple
schedulesimpletwitterautomationapiintegration
Categories:
Schedule TriggeredSimple WorkflowSocial Media Management
Integrations:
Twitter

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Social Media Managers: Those looking to automate content posting on Twitter.
- Content Creators: Individuals who want to share humorous images effortlessly.
- Marketers: Professionals aiming to engage their audience with regular, entertaining posts.
- Developers: Tech-savvy users interested in integrating APIs for automated tasks.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of consistently posting engaging content on Twitter by automating the retrieval and sharing of humorous images. It ensures that users can maintain an active social media presence without manual intervention.

Workflow Steps

  • Scheduled Trigger: The workflow is triggered daily at 5 PM to ensure timely posting.
    2. API Request to Blablagues: It sends an HTTP request to the Blablagues API to fetch a random image and joke.
    3. Image Retrieval: The workflow extracts the image URL from the API response.
    4. Tweet Creation: Finally, it posts the joke along with the image to Twitter, engaging followers with fresh content.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Changing the Schedule: Adjust the cron parameters to set a different posting time or frequency.
    - Modifying the API Endpoint: Swap the Blablagues API with another source if a different type of content is desired.
    - Editing the Tweet Text: Customize the text by modifying the JSON path to include different data from the API response.
    - Updating Twitter Credentials: Ensure the Twitter API credentials are set correctly for successful posting.