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Overview
This node interacts with the Mastodon API to retrieve the timeline of a specified list on a Mastodon instance. It is useful for users who want to fetch and process posts from a particular list timeline, such as monitoring specific groups or curated content on Mastodon. For example, a social media manager could use this node to gather posts from a list of influencers or community members for analysis or reposting.
Use Case Examples
- Fetch the latest posts from a Mastodon list timeline to display on a dashboard.
- Monitor a list timeline for specific content or hashtags for social media engagement.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mastodon URL | The URL of the Mastodon instance to connect to. |
| List ID | The ID of the list to get the timeline for. |
| Additional Fields | Optional parameters to filter or limit the timeline results, such as showing only local or remote statuses, media-only posts, hashtag filters, and pagination controls like max_id, since_id, min_id, and limit. |
Output
JSON
json- The timeline posts retrieved from the specified Mastodon list, each represented as a JSON object containing the post details.
Dependencies
- Requires an OAuth2 API credential for Mastodon authentication, including the base URL of the Mastodon instance.
Troubleshooting
- Common issues include invalid or missing Mastodon URL or List ID, resulting in errors when fetching the timeline.
- Errors may occur if the specified operation or resource is not implemented or recognized by the node.
- API rate limits or authentication failures can cause request errors; ensure valid OAuth2 credentials are provided.
Links
- Mastodon API - Lists - Official Mastodon API documentation for list timelines and related endpoints.