X (Twitter) and Threads (by Meta) both have different maximum character lengths.
Different X and Threads Content Auto Poster
This n8n template demonstrates how to post different content optimized for X (Twitter) and Meta Threads using the Late API.
You can use it for any niche. For example: posting AI news to X and Threads.
Possible use cases:
- Schedule your posts to X and Threads.
- Use this workflow as a content calendar and automated posting system.
- Apply it across different content niches.
How it works
- The automation runs according to the time defined in the Schedule Trigger node.
- Content is pulled from Google Sheets.
- Any URL is shortened using your preferred short URL API.
- Images are uploaded to Late’s server first.
- Content for X is posted in Step 2. The workflow checks that the content length is under 280 characters.
- Content for Threads is posted in Step 3. The workflow checks that the content length is under 500 characters.
- Posts on X are published as threaded posts, while on Threads they are single posts.
- Once posted, the Google Sheets content database is updated.
Requirements
- Google OAuth credentials with the Google Sheets API enabled
- Bitly account and access token (or OAuth)
- GetLate API connected to your X and Threads accounts
HOW TO USE
STEP 1
- Adjust the settings in the Schedule Trigger node to define when the workflow runs.
- Open this Google Sheets template, then go to File → Make a copy , and update the settings in the Get Topic node.
- Get your Bitly OAuth or Access Token here and add the credentials in the Short Link node.
- Get your API key from getlate.dev and add the credentials in the Upload IMG node.
STEP 2
- Add your Late credentials to the Post Twitter node.
- Get your Twitter account ID from Late, and update it in the JSON Body section of the Post Twitter node.
STEP 3
- Add your Late credentials to the Post Threads node.
- Get your Threads account ID from Late, and update it in the JSON Body section of the Post Threads node.
