HttpRequest Automate

Automates posting new RSS feed items as posts on BlueSky, including images, links, and content snippets. This workflow triggers manually, ensuring timely updates with each new feed item, enhancing engagement and visibility.

7/8/2025
10 nodes
Medium
manualmediumrssfeedreadtriggersticky noteapiintegration
Categories:
Manual TriggeredMedium Workflow
Integrations:
RssFeedReadTriggerSticky Note

Target Audience

This workflow is ideal for:
- Content Creators: Individuals or organizations looking to automate the posting of new content from their RSS feeds to BlueSky, saving time and ensuring consistent updates.
- Social Media Managers: Professionals managing multiple social media accounts who want to streamline the process of sharing relevant content automatically.
- Developers: Those interested in integrating RSS feed content into their applications or services, leveraging the BlueSky API for automated posts.

Problem Solved

This workflow addresses the challenge of manual content posting by automating the process of creating BlueSky posts from new items in an RSS feed. It eliminates the need for repetitive tasks, allowing users to focus on content creation and strategy rather than manual posting.

Workflow Steps

  • Create Session: Initiates a session with BlueSky using user credentials (username and app password).
    2. RSS Feed Trigger: Monitors the specified RSS feed for new items, polling every minute.
    3. Get Current Datetime: Retrieves the current date and time to timestamp the posts.
    4. Download Image: Downloads the image from the RSS feed item if it exists.
    5. Upload Image: Uploads the downloaded image as a blob to BlueSky.
    6. Create Post: Constructs and sends a post to BlueSky, including the content, image, link, and additional metadata from the RSS feed item.

    • Customization Guide

    Users can customize this workflow by:
    - Modifying the RSS Feed URL: Replace in the RSS Feed Trigger node with the desired RSS feed link.
    - Updating Credentials: Input your BlueSky username and app password in the Create Session node.
    - Customizing Post Content: Adjust the message text and other parameters in the Create Post node to fit your branding or messaging requirements.
    - Image Handling: Change the image source or customize the logic for selecting images from the feed as needed.