Overview

This node interacts with the Mastodon API to create a new status (post) on a specified Mastodon instance. It is useful for automating social media posting workflows, such as posting updates, announcements, or replies on Mastodon. For example, it can be used to post a status with text content, attach media, mark the post as sensitive, or set visibility options.

Use Case Examples

1. Posting a new public status update with text content.
2. Replying to an existing status by specifying the in-reply-to ID.
3. Posting a status with attached media by providing media IDs.
4. Creating a sensitive post with spoiler text and limited visibility.

Properties

Output

JSON

• id - The unique identifier of the created status.
• created_at - Timestamp when the status was created.
• content - The HTML content of the status.
• visibility - Visibility setting of the status.
• sensitive - Indicates if the status is marked as sensitive.
• spoiler_text - The spoiler text shown before the status content.
• media_attachments - List of media attachments associated with the status.

Dependencies

• Requires an OAuth2 API credential for Mastodon authentication.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure the Mastodon URL is correct and accessible.
• Verify that the OAuth2 credentials are valid and have the necessary permissions to post statuses.
• Check that media IDs provided are valid and belong to the authenticated user.
• If the status text is empty, the API may reject the request; ensure the status text is provided.
• Visibility options must be one of the allowed values: public, unlisted, private, or direct.

Links

• Mastodon API - Statuses - Official Mastodon API documentation for creating and managing statuses.